Bosch · Dishwasher
E16
Evidence-backed user actionerror code
Bosch E16 means water may not be entering the dishwasher because of a supply or filling-system issue.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Bosch dishwashers covered by the US error-code index covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Inspect the external inlet hose for kinks or damage.
- Inspect the external inlet hose for kinks or damage.
Stop and get service when
Contact Bosch Customer Support for further E16 assistance.
- Contact Bosch Customer Support for further E16 assistance.
Do not do
Do not remove panels or test internal inlet components.
Limit checks to the external inlet hose; do not access the filling system.
If the message returns
After the external hose check, contact Bosch Customer Support for further assistance.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dishwashers covered by the US error-code index
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes · Official error-code index
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