What to check first
Can I keep using it?
Do not keep using the appliance while this warning is active.
Do not keep running the appliance when water is visible, a leak warning is active, or water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Stop the cycle if safe, turn off water when appropriate, protect the floor, and avoid repeated resets until the leak source is understood.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
- Turn off water before disconnecting any hose.
Do not do this
- Do not keep running the appliance while this code is active.
- Do not disconnect inlet hoses until the water supply is off.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Flow meter fault
- Water filling system issue
- Control not seeing expected inlet flow
Basic checks
- Stop the cycle if safe.
- Check only visible water-supply and inlet-hose conditions.
- Use Bosch support guidance before assuming a flow meter part failure.
- Confirm the supply valve is fully open; if flow still seems weak, stop before removing hoses or screens.
- Inspect visible inlet hoses for kinks or freezing; if routing is restricted, correct it before retrying.
Reset or retry steps
- A power reset may be attempted only once if the model manual allows it.
When to call a technician
- Call Bosch support for E14 or E3000.
- Call service if the dishwasher cannot fill normally or the code returns.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
FAQ
What does Bosch Dishwasher code E14 usually mean?
Usually indicates a flow meter failure or an issue with the dishwasher filling system. Model context matters: Bosch lists E14 and E3000 as flow-meter or filling-system related guidance.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code E14?
Do not keep using the appliance until the visible issue has been checked and the relevant safety warnings have been addressed. Turn off water before hose work.
When should I call a technician for Bosch E14?
Call Bosch support for E14 or E3000. A qualified technician may check Flow meter, Water inlet system, and Control electronics against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.