Hello I have a Bosch dishwasher model no:

Fault Code E24
Symptom: Dishwasher not draining properly.
Cause: Drain filters blocked.
Action: Clean the filters.
Go to:Why is My Bosch Dishwasher Not Draining?

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http://www.drdishwasher.com/troubleshooting/manufacturer/bosch/error-codes

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Bosch Dishwasher Troubleshooting Your Bosch dishwasher can run a test cycle which will quickly go through each stage of a wash programme in order to find out at what point a fault is occurring. It will only give you a general idea of where the problem lies but is a useful first step in diagnosing the issue.

The steps to start the test cycle vary depending on what model you have but the basic method is similar across the range. It might be that your dishwasher doesn't have the same button labelling as described in the steps below. In that case try holding down the buttons which have similar names. After a little trial and error you'll find the right combination.

• Make sure the dishwasher is switched off.
• Press and hold the Power Scrub Plus and Regular Wash buttons.
• Turn on the dishwasher, then release the two buttons.
• The light above each of these buttons should flash.
• Start the test cycle by pressing the Power Scrub Plus and Regular Wash buttons again.
• The test programme will begin and an error code will be displayed at the end of the cycle if a fault has been detected.

You can find a list of Bosch dishwasher error codes and their definitions here.

Error Codes are also here;

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/fix-it-yourself/fault-codes/dishwasher-fault-codes/3058-bosch-sms-series-dishwasher-fault-codes.html

Check the drain pump.If this is fail then you have water inside and the programm never ends.

Here is an excerpt from "Bosch Dishwasher Troublesoooting".

Running a Test Cycle
Bosch dishwashers have a test cycle which can be run as a troubleshooting measure. The method to run this test cycle is similar across the Bosch dishwasher range so if your dishwasher features seems different from those described below then try experimenting, as the process is fairly straight forward and will be very similar. Bosch dishwasher model numbers are usually found around the top or lip of the door. One of the most common differences between dishwasher models is simply the names of the buttons. For example in the first example below, POWER SCRUB PLUS and REGULAR WASH may be called WASH and ECO depending on your dishwasher model and the country you are in. The other key difference is whether your dishwasher has a display panel (which can display error codes) or not (in which case a program light will illuminate to tell you the fault.
To run the test cycle hold down the POWER SCRUB PLUS and REGULAR WASH buttons. Whilst held down press the ON/OFF button. The lights above them should flash. Now you can check the status of each dishwasher program by pressing its button. Now you can run the full test cycle = Press the POWER SCRUB PLUS and REGULAR WASH buttons again. The dishwasher will start up and when the cycle has ended one, if you have no display panel on your dishwasher model the indicator lights will illuminate if a malfunction was detected as follows -
CLEAN - A temperature sensor fault. If this is the case then the test cycle will be very short as the dishwasher will terminate the test once it's been detected.
RINSE/DRY - A water sensor/filling fault. If this is the problem then the test cycle will not complete as the dishwasher cannot detect the right level of water, the dishwasher will just keep filling and draining again.
WASH - A heating fault. Check your heating element.
If you do have a display panel on your Bosch dishwasher then after the cycle is complete an error code will be shown if a fault has been detected. The error codes are as follows -
0 - No errors have been detected.
1 - A water sensor/filling fault.
2 - A heating fault.
4 - A water filling fault. This can also appear as F on the display during a normal cycle.
8 - A temperature sensor fault.
When troubleshooting your Bosch dishwasher, running the above test cycle is a good start in diagnosing the problem and should give you an idea of where the problem lies with your Bosch dishwasher and what fixes and repair are in order. Our general troubleshooting page will give you some ideas on other things to check on your dishwasher. Good luck!

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you with your dishwasher not draining problem...

Dishwasher Problems - Water will not drain out

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Hello, welcome to FixYa. Can you elaborate on the actions which take place ? Does it fill and just sit idle until eventually drain or do you cancel the cycle manually to initiate the draining ? I should be able to help you with some more details. I will watch for your reply. macmarkus :)

Hello,

Coil is ok.Is ithere water in base of dishwasher and is it trying to pump out then the antiflood switch is on and will not let in water,or a pressure switch problem or programmer fault.Hope this was helpful.

Good Luck

This is a fault code which indicates it has not heated through the programme

check to see if you have water in the sump {base} of machine. if there is a leak,the limit will activate making it look as though its washing but it is really the drain pump.working. sort the leak out

This is either a fill fault or a heater fault, for fill fault check side fill chamber is not blocked with fat, for heater check heater, if heater does not activate then the fault is on the PCB programmer, this model often suffers from faulty soldered connections on the pcd, remoce and inspect if required resolder joint. Regards Advisor