Bosch Dishwasher E24 error

ErrorE24

E24 is identified by Bosch's official, appliance-specific source as a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter. Follow only the model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.

Quick answer

What E24 means

Bosch Dishwasher E24: a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter. This interpretation applies to Bosch dishwasher models covered by the linked official US E24 support article in United States / English.

Model scope: Bosch dishwasher models covered by the linked official US E24 support article
Region: United States / English
Verified: Aug 26, 2026

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Primary evidence: Bosch US dishwasher E24 support.

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What the code means

a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter

Switch the dishwasher off, clean only the user-accessible filter as the exact model manual shows, and contact Bosch Customer Support if E24 returns. Stop if there is water, heat, smoke, a burning smell, or unsafe electrical behavior. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.

Typical symptoms

01E24 is shown on the Bosch dishwasher display, indicator, or connected app

02The published condition is: a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter

03The affected function behaves as described by the manufacturer while E24 is present

04The important observation is when E24 appears and whether the exact published action changes that condition

Fault area and what the code does not prove

Separate the manufacturer-defined condition from components that still need exact-model diagnosis.

01Manufacturer-defined fault area — a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter

02E24 identifies the documented condition, not a confirmed replacement part

03Model boundary — apply this interpretation only to Bosch dishwasher models covered by the linked official US E24 support article

Safe next steps

1
Confirm the exact Bosch Dishwasher E24 model and displayed code before changing settings.
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Complete only the user-accessible checks described in the linked official source.
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Run one controlled test after the check; if the code returns, stop and use the model manual or qualified service.

Step-by-step diagnosis

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Photograph the complete E24 display before changing controls or removing power
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Confirm that the full model number is covered by this scope: Bosch dishwasher models covered by the linked official US E24 support article
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Confirm that the observed condition matches the published meaning: a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter
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Switch the dishwasher off
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Clean the user-accessible filter
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Check the visible drain hose for kinks
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Confirm the pump cover beneath the filter is seated as shown in the exact model manual
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Run one rinse cycle and arrange service if the code remains
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Published check — Switch the dishwasher off
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Published check — Clean and refit the filter

Evidence-backed actions

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Switch the dishwasher off
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Clean and refit the filter
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Straighten the external drain hose
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Check that the user-accessible pump cover is correctly fitted, using the exact model manual
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Run one rinse cycle
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stop and arrange service if drainage does not return
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Give service the E24 photo, full model and serial number, when it appeared, and the result of every published external check

Repair planning

€Cost for the first check
E24 cost planning: €0 for an accessible blockage check; typically €10–€45 for a confirmed hose, cap, or seal. A diagnosed pump repair commonly moves into the €90–€220 service range before parts.

⏱Time for the first check
E24 time plan: 15–35 minutes to drain safely, inspect accessible points, refit them, and run one short drain test.

🔧Tools
Dry towels, shallow tray, and household gloves, Flashlight, A coin or hand grip only if the exact-model manual permits opening the user-accessible filter cover

▣Parts or consumables
E24 parts decision: Usually none for clearing an accessible filter or hose. A drain pump is not confirmed by E24; match any pump, cover, seal, or hose to the full model only after diagnosis.

What not to do

Do not force a jammed pump cover, tip an appliance containing water, or reach into the pump area while power is connected
Do not remove the drain pump or fixed panels
Do not force the pump cover
Do not reach into the sump with sharp tools
Do not run an extra test cycle after the source tells you to stop or arrange service for E24

Preventive maintenance

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Keep user-accessible filters, seals, hoses, and drain connections clean and inspect them periodically for damage or seepage
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Keep the filter clean and prevent the drain hose from being crushed behind the dishwasher
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If E24 begins recurring despite the documented maintenance, stop repeating the same action and request exact-model diagnosis

Frequently asked questions

What exactly does E24 identify?

Bosch identifies it as a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter.

Which action is actually supported for E24?

Switch the dishwasher off; Clean and refit the filter; Straighten the external drain hose; Check that the user-accessible pump cover is correctly fitted, using the exact model manual; Run one rinse cycle; stop and arrange service if drainage does not return.

Can I run another test after E24?

Not unless the official procedure above explicitly includes it. Complete the safe external actions, then keep the appliance stopped at the service boundary.

Does E24 prove which part failed?

No. It identifies “a drainage problem associated with a blocked dishwasher filter”; parts are selected only after the exact model and failed function are confirmed.

What information should accompany a service request?

The E24 photo, full model and serial number, the operating stage when it appeared, and the result of each published check.

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