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Linda Posted on Dec 29, 2017

Bosch dishwasher shows an error message E15. Any suggestions on how to resolve the issue. We've cleared the E15 several times by tilting unit and removing water, but seems to reappear

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E15 is a leak into dishwasher base. Leak can be as simple as using to much soap powder or a split lower spray arm to more expensive fix of a leaking sump base or wash pump. Need to pull dishwasher out of cavity, remove side panels and front kick panel and run machine and watch base to see where leak is coming from. Have had them leak from 4 main places. Heat exchanger where large plastic nut screws from inside. Bottom of wash pump. Plastic sump base (mainly towards front of machine. And last place is a small pin hole can develop in stainless base of machine towards front of dishwasher. Check soap usage and lower spray arm for splits first.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2008

SOURCE: E15 showing In MP160

Alam light is on and nothing elce works.

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Barry Coates

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2009

SOURCE: Error 15 on a Hotpoint WM72 Washing Machine

The problem is your pump or filter is blocked,
Remove rear cover of washer, and remove large black hose from tub, remove and clean filter inside hose, check for a blockage in pump, refit filter and hose, and it should now be o/k.
Please rate my solution.
Thanks.

BElectric

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2011

SOURCE: we have a bosch classixx free standing dishwasher

Hello Becky,

The most likely causes are a failed drain pump motor (or capacitor) or a jammed/broken pump impeller. There is a very simply simple test on classixx models which which help you to determine the cause, or where to look next.

1. Turn the wash cycle selector to any wash cycle so the "ON" light is illuminated, but do not press the START/STOP button.
2. Open the door and pull the lower basket out.
3. Locate the 'float', lift it up fully and keep it held up.

(The float is a dome/mushroom shaped protrusion in the base of the washer just to the left of the drain and partially hidden by the spray arm)

When you lift the float, the drain pump should run instantly and the water should drain from the washer. If you can hear a low hum from the pump motor in the base of the washer, but the water doesn't drain, then it's likely that the pump impeller is jammed or it may have broken away from the spindle. If this is the case, try repeatedly lifting and dropping the float fairly rapidly. Repeated stop/start signals to the pump motor can sometimes free a stuck impeller.

If you cannot hear any noise from the base of the washer when you lift the float, then the drain pump motor or the motor capacitor may have failed. A failed capacitor is often accompanied by a buzzing noise. Further testing will be required to determine the exact cause of the fault.

Please try the simple test above and then post back with the results for further assistance.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
BElectric

ZJLimited

ZJ Limited

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2011

SOURCE: E15 error message making a funny noise, is the a

E15 indicates the anti flood device in the base of the appliance has been activated.

Unplug the appliance.
Take the cover below the door off.
Take the insulation out of the way.
Remove any water in the base that is lifting the float.

Once removed, try the appliance again. Watch through the open inspection panel to see if the appliance is leaking.

If the float isn't up activating the switch then the switch, wiring or control board is faulty. Check the float and check the switch.

Your machine is still under warranty so you do need to be careful about what you do.

Trying to repair it on your own may invalidate the warranty.

Hope helps.

udi

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  • Posted on Oct 27, 2011

SOURCE: I have a bosch dishwash e15 check water

I found this solution on elsewhere on fixya. it relates to a little float switch designed to detect water leaks I think. 1. turn off power and water 2. tilt back machine about 45% (have towels ready to soak up any spill off 3. when all the water has emptied, right machine and retry. if the problem keeps reoccurring, you may have a genuine water leak. I had to try a few times but this worked for me and saved me at least 4 days of hand washing over a long weekend. good luck

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