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E24
  • Appliances
  • Bosch
  • Dishwashers

Bosch dishwasher E24: drainage path blocked

Verified with sources2 sourcesReviewed Aug 20, 2026

Risk level

Medium

Proceed carefully and stop if the check is unclear.

Urgency

High

Quick answer

E24 points to a wastewater drainage problem such as a kinked hose a sealed siphon connection or a loose pump cover on documented Bosch models.

Safety first

Safe checks you can perform

  • Inspect the visible drain hose
  • Clean the filter and accessible pump area only when supported

Leave these tasks to a qualified professional

  • Do not attempt this professional task: Clear an inaccessible drainage fault

Where this code applies

A code is meaningful only inside the right product and version context.

Primary scope

System
Appliances
Brand
Bosch
Product type
Dishwashers

Known code variants

  • E-24
  • Bosch E24
  • Bosch Fehler E24
  • errore E24 Bosch

What it means

The official Bosch documentation ties E24 to the filter drain path hose installation and pump cover. Model-specific instructions control which parts are user-accessible.

Warnings and stop conditions

  • Highsource verified

    Disconnect power and stop if water is leaking or has reached electrical parts.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

Symptoms and causes

Probable causes · in order

  • Waste-water hose blocked or kinkedPossible

    The official manual lists this as an E24 cause.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

  • Siphon connection still sealedPossible

    This applies only to installations that use the documented siphon connection.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

  • Waste-water pump cover loosePossible

    The manual instructs the user to lock the cover correctly.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

  • Drain filter or pump area blockedPossible

    Bosch lists a blocked filter or drain-pump area among the user-checkable E24 conditions on supported models.

    Evidence: Bosch USA dishwasher error codes

Safe checks, step by step

  1. 1

    Inspect the visible drain hose

    No special tools

    Switch off power and inspect the accessible hose for sharp bends or visible residue. Do not pull out a built-in appliance unless you can do so safely.

    Stop if water or wiring is exposed.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

  2. 2

    Clean the filter and accessible pump area only when supported

    No special tools

    Disconnect power. Follow the owner manual for the exact model to remove and clean the filter, remove standing water and accessible loose debris, then refit the pump cover until it locks.

    Broken glass or sharp debris may be present. Stop if the model layout differs or internal disassembly would be required.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960 · Bosch USA dishwasher error codes

Virtual technician

Does E24 still appear after these checks?

Answer a few questions to narrow down the likely cause and the safest next action. Guidance only - it never replaces a professional.

For professionals only

  • Clear an inaccessible drainage faultverified

    A qualified technician should inspect the pump and internal drainage path when accessible checks do not resolve E24.

    Why: Internal disassembly is not part of the documented user checks.

    Evidence: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960

Sources and technical references

Sources: Bosch dishwasher instruction manual 9001007960 · Bosch USA dishwasher error codesreviewed 2026-08-20 · verified

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