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 the cycle if safe.
- Check for standing water.
- Review Bosch instructions before accessing pump or filter areas.
Applicability
Regional guidance · United States
This E25 entry follows the cited United States guidance. Confirm the exact model manual before applying access, reset or alias instructions.
Reset or retry steps
- Retry only after safe cleaning, proper reassembly, and no visible leak.
When to call a technician
- Call Bosch support if E25 returns after safe drain-area checks.
- Call service if the pump cover is damaged, missing, or cannot be seated.
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.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
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 open drain or pump areas while the appliance is powered.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Drain pump blocked by debris
- Pump cover loose, missing or not seated
FAQ
What does Bosch Dishwasher code E25 usually mean?
Commonly logged when the drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is loose or missing. Model context matters: Pump cover design and access differ by dishwasher series.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code E25?
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. Disconnect power before accessing drain components.
When should I call a technician for Bosch E25?
Call Bosch support if E25 returns after safe drain-area checks. A qualified technician may check Drain pump and Pump cover against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.