Bosch Dishwasher E06 error
ErrorE06
E06 is identified by Bosch support as a dishwasher temperature or sensor condition. Follow the official, model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
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Reference source listed as Bosch US official home-appliance error-code support.
Open official source ↗What the code means
a dishwasher temperature or sensor condition
Isolate the appliance when safe. Do not infer a replacement heater from E06; record the model and arrange Bosch service if the code returns. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.
Typical symptoms
01E06 appears on the dishwasher display
02The affected function may stop, pause, or behave abnormally
03The code returns when the same model-specific condition remains active
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01a dishwasher temperature or sensor condition
02Confirm the exact model against Bosch's official instructions
Safe next steps
- 1Record the complete E06 display and the full Bosch dishwasher model
- 2Confirm that the displayed code matches the linked official Bosch source
- 3Do not infer a replacement heater from E06; record the model and arrange Bosch service if the code returns.
- 4Stop and arrange model-specific service if E06 returns
Step-by-step repair
- 1Do not infer a replacement heater from E06; record the model and arrange Bosch service if the code returns. No internal component replacement is verified from E06 alone.
Repair details
€Estimated cost
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written Bosch service quote after diagnosis.
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written Bosch service quote after diagnosis.
⏱Estimated time
External checks take about 5–30 minutes; professional diagnosis and repair time depend on the exact model.
External checks take about 5–30 minutes; professional diagnosis and repair time depend on the exact model.
🔧Tools
Exact Bosch model number and official manual, No internal electrical test tool is permitted
Exact Bosch model number and official manual, No internal electrical test tool is permitted
▣Spare parts
No replacement part is confirmed by E06 alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
No replacement part is confirmed by E06 alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
What not to do
- Do not open fixed panels, test live electrical or sealed-system parts, bypass safety devices, or order a component solely from E06.
Preventive maintenance
- 1Keep user-accessible filters, spray arms, seals, water connections, and the drain path maintained according to the exact model manual.
Frequently asked questions
What does E06 mean?
Bosch identifies it as a dishwasher temperature or sensor condition.
Can I replace a part from the code alone?
No. Confirm the exact model and manufacturer diagnosis first.
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