Bosch · Dishwasher
Bosch Dishwasher E15 Error Code
Water detected in the base flood pan
What this error means
E15 means the leakage protection float in the sealed base pan detected water. Bosch cuts inlet flow and refuses all cycles until the pan is dry—turn off the water supply at the wall when E15 first appears.
Common causes
- Cracked spray arm jetting water toward the door vent
- Circulation pump seal weeping into the sump pan
- Door gasket gap along the lower edge on uneven installs
- Overfill from stuck inlet valve combined with drain failure
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Turn off the dishwasher breaker and the hot water supply valve under the sink
- 2Remove the kick plate and towel-dry the base pan completely
- 3Tilt the unit backward carefully to drain residual water from the float chamber
- 4Inspect spray arms for splits and run a quick wash while watching for new moisture under the tub
When to call a technician
E15 returning after one dry cycle usually means an internal hose, pump seal, or inlet valve is actively leaking inside the cabinet.
Affected models
- Bosch SHPM88Z75N
- Bosch SHEM63W55N
- Bosch SHX878ZD5N
Medium30 min