What to check first
Stop normal operation while this warning is active. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for the exact model.
Basic checks
- Stop normal use and record the complete display and model for Bosch support.
- Check only for a visible leak or damaged inlet hose without moving the dishwasher; do not test internal parts.
Applicability
Regional guidance · Bosch dishwashers covered by the U.S. error-code guide · United States
This scope follows Bosch's U.S. dishwasher error-code guide; filling-system wording and the service path can differ by exact model and market.
Reset or retry steps
- Bosch’s cited E14/E3000 entry directs owners to support; it does not give an owner reset procedure.
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.
Can I keep using it?
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- 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 continue normal cycles while this code is active; any protective-drain sequence must follow the exact model instructions.
- 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
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's U.S. error-code guide lists E14 and E3000 as flow-meter or filling-system related guidance and directs the owner to support rather than a component diagnosis.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code E14?
Stop normal operation until the issue and safety warnings have been addressed. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for your model. 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 and Water inlet system against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.