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E15 Bosch • Dishwasher SafeUserCheck Moderate DIY

Bosch Dishwasher E15 Error Code: How to Clear Aquastop Water Leak

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What Does Error E15 Mean?

Aquastop Flood Protection Switch Activated (Water has leaked into the safety drip pan beneath the dishwasher tub, tripping the styrofoam float switch).

Diagnostic Tree & Resolution Protocol

Official manufacturer root cause analysis and step-by-step diagnostic workflow.

#1 Most Common

Excess suds/foam from using standard liquid dish soap instead of dishwasher detergent.

Excess suds/foam from using standard liquid dish soap instead of dishwasher detergent.

Diagnostic Checklist:
1

Step 1: Turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the dishwasher immediately.

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2

Step 2: Shut off the water supply valve beneath the kitchen sink.

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3

Step 3: Carefully tilt the dishwasher backwards at a 45-degree angle. Water will drain out of the base pan onto towels placed on the floor.

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4

Step 4: Allow the bottom float switch chamber to dry completely for 12 to 24 hours.

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5

Step 5: Inspect the sump gasket inside the tub. Tighten the four Torx screws around the plastic sump well.

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6

Step 6: Power back on. If E15 error clears, monitor your next wash with a flashlight to verify there is no ongoing drip.

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#2 Most Common

Loose pump basin sump seal gasket (O-ring degradation).

Loose pump basin sump seal gasket (O-ring degradation).

#3 Most Common

Cracked door gasket or spray arm split along its seam spraying water past the door seal.

Cracked door gasket or spray arm split along its seam spraying water past the door seal.

#4 Most Common

Blocked drainage hose causing water backup into the lower base pan.

Blocked drainage hose causing water backup into the lower base pan.