Bosch · Dishwasher
Bosch Dishwasher E06 Error Code
Door sensor circuit fault
What this error means
E06 reports a door sensor circuit fault—the switch that confirms the door is latched before fill did not send a valid signal. Bosch prevents water fill when E06 is active to avoid mid-cycle door leaks.
How E06 is detected
When E06 appears on a Bosch dishwasher, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On Bosch SHE53B75UC, Bosch SHEM63W55N, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most E06 calls are resolved without parts: pull the upper rack forward and confirm nothing hits the door gasket. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If E06 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Upper rack or tall pan blocking door closure
- Door latch switch out of alignment on the frame
- Broken wire in the door harness at the hinge
- Failed door sensor after repeated heavy slamming
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Pull the upper rack forward and confirm nothing hits the door gasket
- 2Close the door firmly until the latch clicks—no gap at the top corner
- 3Reset breaker thirty seconds and retry on a short rinse
- 4Inspect the latch catch on the tub frame for plastic wear or cracks
When to call a technician
E06 with a visibly flush door after reset requires door latch switch or harness replacement.
Affected models
- Bosch SHE53B75UC
- Bosch SHEM63W55N
- Bosch SHX5AVF5UC
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use dishwashers to prevent E06 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when E06 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Bosch dishwasher—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for E06; Bosch uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting E06; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.