Bosch Dishwasher E15 Code: Water in the Base
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Short answer
What E15 means
In Bosch's words, condensed: the safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher and the leakage protection system has activated (Bosch).
What Bosch says to try
- Turn off the water inflow to the dishwasher.
- Contact Bosch support (1-800-944-2904) or a technician to find the leak.
Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before reaching into any part of it. Codes and steps vary by model, so check your manual too.
If the code comes back
Bosch's instruction is to shut off the water and get assistance; the leak has to be found, not just the code cleared. Dishwasher leak repairs run $100 to $250. (Angi, dishwasher repair cost (updated Apr 6, 2026))
Related
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Quick answers
What does E15 mean on a Bosch dishwasher?
Bosch says it means the safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher and the leakage protection system has activated.
How do I clear E15?
Bosch's steps: Turn off the water inflow to the dishwasher. Contact Bosch support (1-800-944-2904) or a technician to find the leak.
What does it cost if E15 keeps coming back?
Bosch's instruction is to shut off the water and get assistance; the leak has to be found, not just the code cleared. Dishwasher leak repairs run $100 to $250.
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