Bosch Dishwasher — Error Code E15

Q: How do I fix the E15 error on a Bosch dishwasher?

Try first: Drain the base pan and reset. Cut power and water, tilt the unit back to empty the base tray, mop up remaining water, then restore power and run a short rinse to confirm the float switch reset. Also verify dishwasher-only detergent at the recommended dose.

Leak protection triggered after water was detected in the base pan.

brand Bosch appliance Dishwasher market US component leak sensor category leak severity stop failure

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Drain the base pan and reset”. That top fix is a moderate-difficulty DIY job, involving the leak sensor. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears.

Ranked repair steps

1. Drain the base pan and reset

Cut power and water, tilt the unit back to empty the base tray, mop up remaining water, then restore power and run a short rinse to confirm the float switch reset. Also verify dishwasher-only detergent at the recommended dose.

moderate · basis: cost ascending

Remedy source: ApplianceCodeHub — Bosch Dishwasher E15 Guide (fix layer)

2. Have the leak traced professionally

If the code returns after draining, have a technician inspect internal hoses, the door seal, and the sump for leaks and replace the failed component.

professional only · basis: cost ascending

Remedy source: ApplianceCodeHub — Bosch Dishwasher E15 Guide (fix layer)

Provenance: facts re-derived from a disclosed repair reference — ApplianceCodeHub — Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.