Bosch Dishwasher · Code E25 / E6102

Bosch Dishwasher E25 code: Drain pump blocked

The drain pump is blocked, or its cover under the filter is loose or missing.

Most common causes

  1. Glass, bone, seed or other debris in the drain pump
  2. Loose or missing pump cover
  3. Clogged filter

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the dishwasher off, then remove the filter from the bottom of the tub.
  2. Sponge out any standing water.
  3. Following your manual, pry off the pump cover (a spoon works) and carefully remove any debris. Watch for broken glass.
  4. Snap the pump cover back in firmly and reinstall the filter.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: bosch-home.com · bosch-home.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does E25 mean on a Bosch Dishwasher?

The drain pump is blocked, or its cover under the filter is loose or missing.

Can I clear the E25 code myself?

Try these first: Turn the dishwasher off, then remove the filter from the bottom of the tub. Sponge out any standing water. Following your manual, pry off the pump cover (a spoon works) and carefully remove any debris. Watch for broken glass. Snap the pump cover back in firmly and reinstall the filter. Call a technician if the pump area is clear and E25 continues. The drain pump may have failed.

How much does it cost to fix a E25 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Bosch Dishwasher codes

E09 · Heater faultE15 · Water in the base (leak protection)E22 · Filter blockedE24 · Not drainingE01 · Heat pump motor circuit faultE14 · Flow meter or fill problemE17 · Water inlet problemE18 · Not enough waterE21 · Circulation (heat) pump blockedE23 · Drain pump faultE27 · Low supply voltage

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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