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Dishwasher troubleshooting · E24

Bosch Dishwasher E24 — Drainage Checks

Bosch E24 points to a drainage problem. Check the guidance for your exact dishwasher before attempting a repair.

What this code means

Bosch associates E24 with drainage trouble. Its US guidance lists a blocked drain path, a filter needing attention, or a loose pump cover. A newly fitted garbage disposal can also leave the dishwasher connection blocked by its installation plug. These are possible causes, not a diagnosis of your machine.

Start with the model, not a replacement part

Use the full model number to find your Bosch owner manual. Keep a note of the exact displayed code and what happened before it appeared. This guide covers a brand-level support entry; it does not provide a model-specific dismantling procedure.

Checks to discuss or follow in your manual

  • Drain hose and airgap: Bosch’s E24/E-24 index identifies a kinked drain hose or a blockage in the airgap or hose.
  • Pump cover: Bosch’s E24 page identifies a loose cover and directs owners to their manual for its location.
  • Recent disposal installation: ask the installer whether the dishwasher connection plug was removed.

Caution: Follow the isolation and access instructions for your model before opening anything. If you cannot identify the correct procedure, use Bosch support instead of adapting steps from another appliance. This page deliberately provides no electrical tests or pump-replacement instructions.

Should I reset it?

Bosch’s dedicated E24 page places a reset after addressing the problem, using the owner manual’s procedure. We do not prescribe a universal reset duration or treat a cleared display as proof that the cause has been repaired.

When to use support

If the issue remains or the manual does not resolve your situation, use Bosch US support. Have your model number and exact code ready. For another market, use your local Bosch support service.

What this guide cannot establish

We have not inspected your dishwasher, confirmed a failed component, or verified a repair price or duration. Do not order a pump solely from this page. The two official pages differ in wording: one includes an inlet-hose check, while the E24/E-24 index discusses the drain hose. We have not treated those as interchangeable instructions; your model’s manual controls the procedure.

Sources and review scope

Reviewed . Codex editorial review of the cited Bosch US E24 sections; no physical appliance testing or model-specific repair certification.