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Bosch Dishwasher E16 or E17: A Fill Problem

Bosch groups E16 and E17 together. Both say the dishwasher isn’t getting water the way it expects, and the first suspect is usually the hose behind it.

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E16 and E17 in Bosch’s Words

Bosch says an E16 or E17 code indicates an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or with the filling system, and that water may not be able to enter. Its owner step is to check the inlet hose for kinks or damage, then contact support if the code continues. The closely related E18 means an issue with water flow into the dishwasher; for that one Bosch adds that the water supply must be turned on and should deliver about 10 liters (roughly 2.6 gallons) per minute (Bosch E18 article (opens in a new tab)). Source: Bosch E16/E17 article (opens in a new tab).

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Bosch’s Fill Checks

Turn the dishwasher off before you move it or touch the supply line.

1

Open the supply

Make sure the valve under the sink is fully open; Bosch notes the supply must be on for the fill to work.

2

Trace the inlet hose

Remove the toe kick and follow the hose for kinks, crush points or damage, as Bosch directs.

3

Test the flow

Run the hot tap at the sink. A weak stream there suggests a supply problem rather than the dishwasher.

Water supply on, hose straight, and still E16 or E17? The inlet valve or flow sensing needs a technician.→

When to Call a Technician

Schedule a repair if:

  • Hose and valve check out, code remains
  • The tub overfills or never stops filling
  • Water drips from the front of the base
  • E17 alternates with E18

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Still Not Filling?

We test Bosch inlet valves and fill sensing, check the supply line and quote the repair before starting.

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Bosch E16 and E17 FAQs

Bosch says they indicate an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system.

Bosch describes E18 as an issue with water flow into the dishwasher, caused when the water level is too low or water is not being pumped correctly.

Bosch’s E18 article gives a flow rate of 10 liters per minute, about 2.6 gallons.

Yes. A supply valve left partly closed or a hose bent when the cabinet was reworked is a common way to end up with a fill code.

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