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Water left in appliance

Water is left in the appliance at the end of the program — Drainage issue or cycle not finished

Bosch · Dishwashers

What does Water left in appliance mean?

Water remaining in the appliance after a wash cycle can indicate a blockage in the filter system or drain pump, or that the program has not fully completed.

Common Causes

  • Filter system or area under the filters is blocked.
  • Program has not yet ended.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Clean the filters in the appliance as described in the cleaning and maintenance section (Page 24).

  2. 2

    Clean the drain pump according to the instructions (Page 33 - not provided, but inferred from text).

  3. 3

    Ensure the program has fully ended before attempting to open the door or inspect for water.

  4. 4

    If the program hasn't ended, wait for completion or terminate it manually using the Reset function (Page 20).

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

All LEDs light or flashAll LEDs light up or flash — Electronics fault detectedAppliance cannot be switched onAppliance cannot be switched on or operated — Power, software, or function failureAppliance does not startAppliance does not start — Power, connection, or door issue
Source: Bosch Dishwashers
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