Bosch dishwasher code E16: problem with the water coming in

What it means

There’s a problem with water flowing into the dishwasher or with its filling system. Water may not be able to get in.

What to try

Unplug the dishwasher before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. Check the inlet hose isn’t kinked or damaged.
2. If water keeps running into the dishwasher, turn off the water to it now. Bosch’s manual for newer models uses E:34-00 for water that won’t stop coming in.
3. Contact Bosch customer support if the code continues.

Call a technician if

Resetting a Bosch dishwasher

Once you’ve fixed the cause, Bosch’s way to cancel the cycle and clear the code is to press and hold Reset (Start on some models) for about 4 seconds. The dishwasher pumps out the water, which takes about a minute; then open the door and press On/Off. For electronic faults, Bosch’s code list says to switch the dishwasher off at its breaker for 30 seconds. If four lights flash and it beeps, Bosch says to press On/Off, switch off the power for at least 2 minutes, then switch it back on; if it happens again, press On/Off, turn off the water, unplug it and call Bosch.

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