Dishwasher E 15 code Bosch Neff Siemens - EASY Fix!

[@markwalsham7115]

Thanks for this video, my Siemens dishwasher developed this E15 fault, and of course, mine was the 10% that wasn’t fixed easily. After following your steps, I found it was still leaking, but water was leaking from the main sump seal. I could see it glistening when I shone a light onto it. So for others here - I did the following which cured it for me! 1. Took everything out of the washer, drawers etc, removed the bottom wash arm, the filter plate and mopped up all the water in the sump bowl. 2. Removed the two screws that were revealed by removing the filter plate. Put something down the sump bowl just in case I dropped a screw down it. I then removed the next two screws from the rear plastic cover. 3. I then removed the spray arm assembly, which is just held on by a couple of clips, one in the back in the middle and one set on the top. Removing the arm allows for it to be removed from the machine (and cleaned). 4. I gently pushed down on the sump bowl (grey plastic part), and this allowed it move down about 1cm. 5. I used a credit card with some kitchen towel, wrapped the card in paper towel and used it to get under the gap between the grey plastic and metal upper part. I gently moved this around the edge of the sump and was able to remove quite a bit of gunk. 6. I repeated this about 4 times until I was sure that no more grease and gunk was coming out. Make sure no towel or rubbish gets left under the plate! 7. I put the first two screws I removed back into the place under the filter plate, and righted up about 70% of the way. I then did the two back screws in the same way after reinstalling the spray arm. It just clips back into place. 8. I tightened the screws up clockwise so that they would righted evenly, and was sure to check there were no gaps between the grey plastic of the sump bowl and the metal plates. 9. I then turned on the power, ran the machine on a pre wash and watched underneath for any leaks. There was no sign of water around the main sump! 10. 5 washes later, and still no leaks! I assume that this was a combination of food/grease contamination around the main seal and once removed and reseated, it fixed the problem. I hope it helps anyone who watches this video and it didn’t fix the problem.

[@NowFixit]

Hi Mark, thanks very much for taking the time to post up these instructions for what to do if the bottom of your machine is still leaking! I do get asked this question but as I'm just a DIY'er and my machine only had a dirty seal, I haven't needed to do this, so I couldn't advise people. In future, I will direct them to your comment! AND I have "Pinned" it to the top of the comments section. 😀 Thanks again! Phil

[@markwalsham7115]

@@NowFixit Phil, thanks, as you I am just a DIY'er too, and after using your video to try and fix my machine, I looked a little deeper and found the instructions for replacing the sump seal (without disassembly of the machine) and it makes reference to removing the four screws and pushing the sump assembly down. So I just thought, got nothing to lose, a clean and reseal might just work - and it did! Hopefully your excellent video and my scribblings will help even more people from just writing off a perfectly serviceable machine and sending into landfill! Cheers, Mark.

[@petergh]

@@markwalsham7115 I also had a leak around the sump seal but in my case I could only drop the pump by about 2mm (more at the back) but I did find a cotton bud did a great job of clearing out the gunk. Seems to have worked so far but I suspect it needs a much more thorough clean and/or a new seal at some point. Machine is 5 years old and in daily use.

[@richhall4085]

@markwalsham7115 Where did you get the new seal from? Have you got a link? Cheers.

[@rockm8n]

thanks 👍

[@Lilyofthecreek]

You showed us how to get the white baseplate off! Thank you so much. I followed another guy and he said 'just undo the clip' and I literally spent hours feeling around for the clip, giving up, then trying again! Thank you so much. I laughed when the baseplate came off so easily! This repair may have been undertaken by my late husband, rather than myself. I'm so pleased with my achievement. It was a few hours well spent, clearing that E15 error from our trusty ten-year-old Bosch 😊

[@rogerrolls4053]

A really good demonstration of how to fix the E15 problem. Clear explanation , well filmed and the video gave me all the information needed to get the parts dissembled and put back together. The reassembly was actually the more fiddly but I managed it and now the dishwasher is functioning perfectly. Thanks very much.

[@user-oz4vf4tg6m]

I don’t normally comment on videos but cannot ignore this one. So easy, simple and helpful. Cracked problem within 20 minutes. A big thank you for this video!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks you so much! Really appreciate the feedback and that you took the time to comment! 👍😎 Cheers, Phil

[@nigelpick8398]

I'm the same....fixed amazingly quick. In built dishwasher too. Just sightly different screws to undo but trial and error paid off

[@ColinFell]

As other comments, your instructions were invaluable. Previous to fixing, tilting the dishwasher backwards to empty some water out of the back cleared the error for a very short time but eventually kept tripping the mains supply (I presume - too much water around and getting to an electrical connection somewhere) however after following your instructions and removing residual water, I warmed the lower compartment with a hair dryer, re-assembled, cleaned the door seals (the likely leak problem) and bingo! problem solved. Thanks.

[@SiobhanHarper]

Just brilliant thank you - saved a large repair bill. Just FYI, we could not get the sensor out, so used kitchen towel to absorb the water while sensor and disc in place. This worked too. Thank you

[@NowFixit]

I actually think that is an easier method, using paper towel or a sponge and leaving the float and sensor in place - good work, glad you got it sorted! 😀

[@chriswhale4147]

This was an invaluable, step by step guide for sorting an E15 code fault on my Neff dishwasher. My dishwasher is a later (built in model) with a heavy door. I have recently experienced door chord breakages & over time the lower door seal had become dislodged & dirty. Removed seal & cleaned thoroughly, rebuilt which was a bit of a Chinese Puzzle. Turned machine back on & hey presto the fault had cleared & away we go. A real big help, which saved me calling out an Engineer. Thankyou for posting.

[@NowFixit]

Sounds like you had more challenging work to do than me but glad that the video pointed you in the right direction 👍😁

[@kwaxite]

Amazing. I just followed your instructions and bingo - it worked. Our washing machine is back and working again. We have just saved over £500. Wow!

[@NowFixit]

Great news! 😁 Always great to hear a story like this one. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, Phil

[@dr.charlesspracklen2832]

Many thanks for this invaluable video. Fixed the E15 problem in 30 minutes. One little piece of advice. When reassembling the machine we found it easier to fit the door cover first and then, last of all, the bottom part that fits beneath the door. If you fit the bottom piece first and then the door, the door catches on it when you try to open it up and fix the 6 screws.

[@marklane8959]

Just completed this at home at 9.30 on a Thursday evening and found this video invaluable. Of course no bugger offered to make me a cup of tea, and the wife was massively underwhelmed by my achievements. Just one warning, I did slice a finger on the steel plate (4mins 55), so watch out the edges are sharp! Thanks again!

[@NowFixit]

@marklane8959 Sounds like you're not getting the recognition that you deserve! 😀 Well done and thanks for the comment, you're right on pretty much all of these white goods, you are dealing with sharp edges of sheet steel as soon as you open them up! Cheers, Phil

[@janisanderson3757]

I cut a couple of my fingers handling the steel plate too.

[@repeekeeb1]

I had a Siemens iQ dishwasher with a E15 code. Followed this video exactly apart from couldn’t get either switch or polystyrene float out on my model easily, so simply cleaned out all channels as described and also within door once the front was off. Then tipped machine back 45 degrees and wiped out puddle of remaining water in floor pan with bit of kitchen sponge held in bbq tongs. All reassembled easily and whole job took an hour. Machine running as normal. Worth remembering as an occasional maintence job. Nicely done video and clearly explained, thanks!

[@NowFixit]

@repeekeeb1 A few people in the comments have tipped up the machine as you did, probably the easier method! Well done getting it sorted 👍

[@marksmeaton1470]

Thanks for all you help. I cleaned all water amd wast filters cleared up any waste water and reassembled filters etc. The Water Light was still on. It doesnt mention anywhere in the manual that you need to reset the fault condition by powering on/off and holding down the start button for at least 10 seconds. Jod done!

[@NowFixit]

Hi Mark, Thanks a lot for your comment! My machine didn't ask for a reset, it just worked once the leak was fixed and the water removed. Will Pin your comment to help others! 👍

[@andytheflyer]

Thank you. Saved me hours. I couldn’t get that switch out so soaked up the water with kitchen paper stuffed above and behind the float and pressed the float down to displace the water. When dry I powered the dishwasher up and the error had gone. Many thanks for the video.

[@jamiethurston1415]

Brilliant. Fixed my issue without the need for a mechanic or expensive repair - legend!

[@NowFixit]

Cool! Thanks for taking the time to comment, always good to hear 👍 cheers, Phil

[@KeithAskew-q6p]

Perfect, inadvertently opened the door during a cycle and water went everywhere initiating the E15 code. Followed the instructions and dishwasher working again. Many thanks for a comprehensive set of instructions and demonstrations.

[@alpomb4628]

What an amazing video. Had the video watched and job finished in under an hour. Thanks a million! No crap, straight to the content. This is peak KZbin 🙂

[@NowFixit]

Thanks so much! 👍😎

[@nmccormack998]

Thanks for this video! It's solved my issue which occurred straight after fixing my E-19 error (discharge valve replacement - water poured out when removing the valve). One thing for people to be aware of when removing that final metal panel (5 mins) is it has a thin, sharp edge along the bottom! My panel didn't release as easily as yours so I prised it out with one hand pulling at the bottom. I got a bad cut to my finger! Maybe wear gloves. But just be persistent and not put your fingers along that edge.

[@lauriee8133]

This was so well explained and demonstrated, thank you! The one additional bit I'd add is that for units with the hidden controls (top of the door) there are 3 screws inside the handle that need to come out for the door panel to pop off. Thanks for a great guide!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks! Yes, I heard later that some models had additional screws but had no idea where! Glad the video got you on the right track and you did well to spot the additional screws on your model 👍😊 cheers, Phil

[@meeko1423]

Great video! And agree, my Bosch series 800 required removal of those 3 screws - and a side note, my door cover had to be shifted/pulled downward (NOT horizontally straight out), because there are some downward facing metal flanges on the bottom of the control unit at the top, that fit into the top of the cover.

[@dabiaalqahtani7709]

@@meeko1423 yes my Bosch 800 has the 2 red blastic peace’s hold the door panel that I don’t know how to reassemble it

[@CD84U]

Thank you for the excellent video, it t saved me calling out a Neff Service Technician, so a great result! My dishwasher was built in, so it took me nearly two hours. It took me a while to get the door panel off - in case it helps others, there were 6 long screws along both sides that held the door panel to the machine. Once those are out, the panel dropped down and discovered that there were two latches on the bottom of the panel that slotted into two holes on the front of the dishwasher. There was also some velcro pads on the panel that helped to stick it to the dishwasher door. Anyway once that panel was off, I could get to the bottom plate easily and get to the inside of the machine. I found a pool of disgusting, gloopy yellow liquid around and in the reservoir with the polystyrene disk. It took me a few goes to get the sensor off, it didn't pull off easily, so I had to rock it from side to side for a bit. Used quite a bit of kitchen towel to clean up all the liquid but after reassembly everything is back to normal. My other big tip for the repair is to allow some time for cleaning the machine itself and around the installation. Built in machines look lovely, but it's amazing how much crud gets behind the door panel, and underneath the machine! Thanks again.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks for sharing, your info above is sure to help others! Integrated machines are always more tricky...

[@Martin-vt8yw]

Worked a treat. Decided not to remove the sensor as it was very tightly held in place. Drying out worked just as well without that step. Thank you for your excellent guide and explanation.

[@NowFixit]

That's such a great idea. In hindsight, I probably wouldn't remove mine either, as long as there is access to dab away the water. Only reason to remove would be if you suspected the float wasn't moving freely and wanted to clean it...

[@bertlechat1524]

I was thinking exactly the same and will do it as well

[@clairemayo5926]

I used your tutorial to fix my mums Bosch with the error code E15- worked like a charm and is now happily running again! She’s delighted and I’m delighted I was able to help. Excellent clear instructions 👍👍

[@simonlees4393]

Fabulous video which helped me to fix my dishwasher in under an hour!! So clear and absolutely spot on with the instructions. The only *very minor* bit that isnt covered in the video is that when I took the front off the door the two white plastic spacers fell out and I didnt know where to place them back at first. Otherwise absolutely superb - thanks for your help!!

[@NowFixit]

Hi Simon, thanks for your comment, really happy the video helped you! I vaguely remember the spacers you mentioned, I should definitely have mentioned them!

[@garyhamilton9927]

Where do the plastic blocks go mine fell out when taking door panel off

[@NowFixit]

@@garyhamilton9927 It's been a while since I did the job and haven't worked on another since then. Are the white / transparent blocks the ones that you can see at 04:05 in the video?

[@jimmywalsh2383]

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[@rupertcurwen]

This caught me for a sec, too, ​@@NowFixit. They are the two big plastic clips you can just about see if you pause your speedy reassembly. You take them out of the door and fit them onto the frame on either side near the bottom. Then the door slots over them nicely. There is only one spot they fit where a gap in the clip matches a lug on the frame. Otherwise fabulous help, thanks!

[@kickmaleerie]

Thanks for a very good informative video. Our 6 year old Siemens iQ500 threw the E15 and the Siemens service engineer could find no fault other than the float having activated due to a small amount of water which he removed as in the video: this cost us £106 ! A week later and it threw the error again but I have fixed it following the instructions in your video. If it occurs again we will get a new dishwasher - tough not a Siemens, Bosch or Neff!

[@NowFixit]

Sorry to hear about the call out cost. 😱 If it genuinely was the door seal, clean it every few months and it shouldn’t reoccur. They’re pretty good machines apart from this little niggle. The other one to watch for is the filter inside the machine blocking, easily removed and cleaned. If you haven’t done it before there is a vid on my channel for it. It’s another error code one, can’t remember the number offhand. Cheers, Phil

[@janjankovicjahoda]

10 minute fix became 3 hour work. But worked 😍 thank you

[@NowFixit]

You’re welcome! ☺️ Don’t feel bad, it took me a while too and you got the fix done! Loads of people comment that they fix the machine faster than I did! 😂

[@Mrtumbleswife]

Thanks for the informative video. I used the video as a guide to repair my Siemens dishwasher after getting E15 error code. i think my leak was caused by the lower edge door seal being squashed in along more than half its length. I managed to push it out from the other side since the door was off using the blunt handle of a knife. One observation - when sponging out the accumalated liquid it is better to lower the dishwasher of the blocks! And when the door came of some of the plastic locating tabs broke. In any case I saved £100+ on an official technician visit!

[@NowFixit]

Sounds like you had a few more problems going on than most but well done working through them. Thanks for the info above, if I have to tackle the job again, I might try things a little differently 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@TimGrant_at_Villa_Valmont]

This is a very clear, easy-to-follow and comprehensive video. It helped me understand the problem and the fix, thus potentially saving a lot in call-out fees, for a ten-year-old appliance. Interestingly, before I started I rechecked the machine and the fault had cleared, so I just did the clean.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks for your comment, much appreciated! 🙏 It's not a big job to open up the bottom but great that your fault cleared (water probably evaporated off or the float was stuck a little bit) and you did the right thing not to go looking further. Cleaning the seal every few months (I did mine recently) should keep the problem at bay! 👍

[@davidwightman6728]

I've got a built in Neff dishwasher. No display for codes but same symptoms. Once the front panel is off it's the same dishwasher inside. Took it to pieces following your instructions, blotted up the water with kitchen roll. Put it back together , sorted. Thank you so much, I thought I was going to have to take the kitchen floor up to get the dishwasher out. This video saved me making a right mess of it.

[@NowFixit]

Great to hear and interesting that yours didn’t show the fault code! Glad you got it sorted 👍 cheers, Phil

[@ianjohnston3389]

Many thanks for the really helpful video on my Siemens E15 error issue Your video was the most comprehensive by far. No shaky video, dim lighting and muffled audio. Got my E15 error fixed but not so easy for a 78 year old groveling around the kitchen 😁

[@NowFixit]

Thanks so much, that's music to my ears! It takes longer to get good video, audio, lighting but I really work on it! Great that the vid helped you!

[@leventaytan2531]

Thanks for video. My machine was very similar, it took only 10 minutes. I took out about half liter water, and then i blow dried about 5 minutes because disk was wet and there was lots of open cables. Now works great

[@mezua123]

Great Video Thank you! You get directly to the point, without any unnecessary chitchat. Great explanation! Thanks a lot!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks! 😀

[@mikehession3285]

Thankyou - you saved Christmas. Well, Boxing Day, at least! This error came up at 2am on Boxing Day, along with the horrendous and scary sound of the pump which, if you dont know what it is, sounds like a machine about to explode! Since the cycle had finished, this video first of all gave me the confidence to go to bed, and in the morning, all tackled withon an hour. As someone else here said, the best tip was to really give that sensor a good pull - the tension is just plastic on plastic, not electrical connectors. My machine was a built-in Neff, and this definitely worked. Thanks again!

[@RobRoutledge]

Thanks for this video. I couldn’t have fixed our dishwasher without it. Our dishwasher varied slightly but basically the same. A second person to help with the door and hold a torch made it less of a struggle.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks! Yes, it makes a big difference having a helped sometimes. Glad you got your machine going again! Cheers, Phil

[@healeydavid3080]

Thank you so much for this. I followed the instructions and finished within 30 minutes with my built-in Neff dishwasher! Eternally grateful ☺️

[@NowFixit]

Hey, no probs at all, glad the vid helped you 👍

[@mrwilson2201]

Some boy - easy to follow instructions. One night of cleaning dishes by hand was one night too much. Thanks mate

[@NowFixit]

Ha ha, I hear you! When ours stopped, I also only had to wash the dishes once and thought "I've gotta get this fixed - pronto!" 😂 Glad you got yours going, disaster averted! 😀 cheers, Phil

[@edwardesteller5344]

fixed my Siemens in an hour including a complete de-grease and clean of the inside, whilst I was at it. Superb, easy to follow video. Thank you very much.

[@NowFixit]

Sounds like your machine will be good as new now! Thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated! 😎 Thanks, Phil

[@JaniceFurst]

Excellent video. We had the error stated and followed your instructions. Our machine was a bit different (the front panel was one single piece and we had to take off the whole thing, including the control panel). Once in there I found the float / switch unit was completely dry. But, there was some weird sticky brown gunk under the float and on the float itself. Once we cleaned that off and put everything back together it seemed to work just fine. It seems weird that it was dry down there but cleaning the float / reservoir made it work just fine. Not complaining mind you, we saved a bunch of money, so THANKS!!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks! Glad the video pointed in the right direction! Well done for investigating further and finding the issue 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@DonAldiss]

Excellent, well-presented video, which i wish I'd watched before I started. My E15 fault developed when there was an unrelated water leak close to the back of the dishwasher, which flooded the machine - and the kitchen floor. I found I could mop out the interior without removing the float-switch assembly. The only problem was fitting the door back on, but that was solved by paying close attention to how you took it off (as opposed to how I took it off!). Many thanks.

[@NowFixit]

Hi, yes, I mustn't have shown very well the door going back on. Good idea to look again at how it came off! Glad you managed to fix your machine 👍

[@janebyron]

We had an error 15 code on our Bosch dishwasher. Thank you for your clear instruction. It was exactly what the problem, very clear instructional video, it sorted the issue and is working perfectly. Saved the expense of calling out an engineer. Thank you.

[@parkstone2696]

Splendid video. You're a star. In my case I could hear the pump running even though the machine was not in use which I thought was weird but having understood the anti-flood feature it made sense. I couldn't see any obvious leaks so I hope the cause was in fact the minimal amount of gunk around the door seals. The only scary bit was removing the sensor as it's clipped in firmly but this is important to soak up the tiny amount of water which can cause the sensor switch to be activated.

[@adt70hk33]

have seen this demonstrated elsewhere.....but this is the best....now i need to see it works on my dishwasher.....

[@adt70hk33]

And it worked......45 minutes start to finish and I have never done this before....thanks very much, very helpful

[@NowFixit]

Cool! Glad it worked for you! 😎

[@SteveHall-v4b]

Thank you. This is the best and most clearly explained ‘how to’ video I have ever found online. Well done!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated! Glad the video helped you 👍😎

[@mackec75]

Thanks a million! 👍🏼 This was actually our built in Gaggenau dishwasher and the fix it definitely solved the problem. Only additional time was reassemble and assemble the kitchen again. But knowing that a Gaggenau service manager won't step in the house below £300 this was a great save. Thanks again!

[@NowFixit]

I didn't know that the video was also applicable to Gaggenau machines! Glad the fix worked for you and saved you some money! It's why I do the videos! 😀 Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@ainstv8127]

Thanks, scrutinised your video following E15 turning up earlier in the week and then fixed it! My model is a series 4 SMS46IW04G, bottom panel was difficult to remove on the RHS, had to loosen the LSH and then get a hand in to prise open the fitting at the top and bottom, also noted that my machine does not have the additional soundproofing, but took less than an hour in total and it's now extra clean around the seals and most importantly, works, saving me from the misery of washing up and/or a £500+ replacement!😎

[@NowFixit]

Fantastic, sounds like you did some really good work there. 👍

[@jarekmastylo9508]

It worked for me. There was hardly any water under the float and at the bottom, but it was dirty and greasy. Once we dried, cleaned it and reassembled it started working again. Thank you :)

[@NowFixit]

Cool! Yes, sometimes it is another issue with the float or the sensor, glad you got it sorted! Cheers, Phil

[@Orkymannen]

Another successful repair here! Siemens IQ300 threw the dreaded E15 error. I followed your guide and it is up and running again! A word of advice for the readers, be quite careful when removing the screws holding the front cover. When putting it back on I noticed that I had stripped the hole for one of the screws. No big deal since it holds up nicely with "only" five screws. I guess I had too much torque on my screwdriver.

[@NowFixit]

Great! Glad you got your machine going! Thanks for sharing the tip, I use a low powered battery driver to avoid the issue you mentioned but power drivers do make the job faster. Cheers, Phil

[@thehugoalexander]

Mate!!! Double like!!! I followed this step by step. Although my machine had minor differences, your explanation was clear and concise. Well done!

[@rjmills87]

Fantastic well put together video. Was pulling my hair out with this issue and about to drop £500 on a new dishwasher until I found your video. All sorted in 20mins and now works a charm.

[@NowFixit]

Awesome, thanks for the comment! Love it when my vid helps someone do the DIY fix and saves some money, it's why I do the videos! Cheers, Phil

[@okrajoe]

Any tips for an E:15 on a brand new installed dishwasher. Got the code on the first dishwasher load ran. Is this a clogged drain? Or a leak on the drain pipe or water supply pipes? (Dishwasher was professionally installed. I'm no expert.)

[@NowFixit]

Sorry for the slow reply, you've probably sorted it by now! If it is new and pro installed I would go straight back to them and tell them you want it fixed! Could be the door seal as per the vid but could also be an issue near the drain plug or the water inlet. Maybe even a manufacturing fault. Hope that helps...

[@stirlinguvstroj]

Thank you! 🤗 I bought mine second-hand and when I brought it home, and turned it on, I got E15. There was no leak but I think the float somehow wedged in during transport. Wiggled it around a bit, and now it works. This video was super useful! Thank you!

[@NowFixit]

Cool! Glad you got it going again. 😊Great when it is something simple like that. 👍

[@arjenhiemstra]

Thanks a lot! This saved me from calling in Siemens repair service! In my case it was just water that leaked from the side into the hinge. The kids were loading the dishwasher and not paying attention that water had spilled on the side part of the door (there where the screws are). Apparently just a little tiny bit of water is enough to let the disc float! Again, thanks al lot for sharing!

[@NowFixit]

Glad you got it sorted! Hope the kids only got half of their pocket money for that job! (Just kidding btw!) cheers, Phil

[@getmedonline]

Excellent instructions. Fixed the problem and saved at least $200. Thank you for your work...

[@NowFixit]

Cool! 😎 Music to my ears, glad you fixed it and saved some money. 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@Kickassgamingable]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Similar to other comments this video was so incredibly helpful and you showing how to remove the base plate was a life saver compared to other videos that completely skipped over how to remove it or just said "unclip it".

[@stephenparish9273]

Just fixed my dishwasher with a e15. Slightly different as it was built in and the two middle screws of the three you mentioned helditpartly in place. Two other long crews at the toof the panel held the upper part of the door in place and needed to be removed. Great video saved me £150 in getting ”a man” in cheers /Stephen

[@NowFixit]

@stephenparish9273 Good work! Looks like you had a few differences on your machine but glad the video managed to give you the outline of what was required. Cheers, Phil

[@amandapeckPBF]

I had the E15 error this morning and tried this first. Dishwasher is currently in the middle of a load and hasn’t stop. This is definitely a great first step in fixing this error. Thanks!

[@michaellukey5539]

Thank you for the most useful video ! Saved a call out. The problem on my Neff dishwasher was exactly as you described and I have fixed the fault. Thanks again

[@NowFixit]

Great to hear! Thanks and You’re welcome, glad to hear you fixed your machine 👍

[@brianslaughter1151]

Just wanted to thank you for the dishwasher fix video, it worked tremendously it actually saved us from buying a new dishwasher and i have a very happy wife. So thanks again Cheers 🙏😁

[@NowFixit]

Hi @brianslaughter1151 Happy wife, happy life! 😄 Well done fixing it, really glad the video helped you and thanks for your comment! 👍

[@csquire3]

Brilliant video, informtive and well shot. Just done my Bosch. It's a slimline so space is tight when trying to soak up the water but used the kitchen towel trick. The code has gone and just running a clean cycle. Thanks

[@janisanderson3757]

Thank you so much - Our dishwasher's E15 code was part of the 90% that could be fixed by cleaning the gunk around the gaskets and then soaking up the water beneath the styrofoam float. We've run 4 loads since the repair and no recurrence of the E15.

[@Starphysh]

Worked for me - cleared the error code and back in action. Time will tell what caused the leak in the first place - cleaned the door seals, so hope that was it.

[@NowFixit]

@Starphysh Good work, fingers crossed it keeps going for you. Mine has been ok ever since, although I do clean the door seal from time to time. Cheers, Phil

[@tracikennedy4345]

Just want to say thank you so much. E25 problem . Because of your other video. I cleaned out my filter delved into the hole/pump and found a small piece of broken crockery in the (sump well?) Hole. I am a hero in my own home. Thanks.

[@NowFixit]

Well done! Glad to hear the video pointed you in the right direction. Nice to have some brownie points at home 👍🙌

[@_score2611]

made my evening, as this was the only video which explained precise details on a standalone dishwasher.. many thanks from India !

[@NowFixit]

Nice to hear from India! Greetings from the UK and thank you for your kind comment! Cheers, Phil

[@raycarson9632]

Thank you for your extremely clear and comprehensive video. Took me around half an hour to clear the fault on my eight year old Siemens dishwasher. Would have been quicker but I inevitably had to find my torx bits!

[@derek-press]

ray and as I did yesterday and today, have a cold beer in between ;) hard labour deserves a reward-on a serious note can you look at my comment above,do you have any idea what that little knob thing is that drips?, it's under the filter and right above the polystyrene floater ,after i got the machine going I watched and it dripped every 10 seconds or so

[@NowFixit]

Thank you! Always keep the torx bits handy! 😂

[@annikaberglund6497]

I have a built in dishwasher and it turned out that the front did not have to come off, but once I put that back on, the video was super helpful! Thank you!

[@NowFixit]

Ok, sorry you had to do some extra stuff, glad you got it sorted! cheers, Phil

[@Wimma77]

Big thanks for the clear video! My fault ended up being the heat pump connection leaking, but your video was simple to follow, and enabled me to open up the front and get the water out, and clean up all the seals. Was easy then to see the flood spurting from the RHS. Taking off that RHS panel I removed, cleaned up (dried mostly), and connected it back up. Two full cycles through and looking good so far. Thanks again!

[@NowFixit]

That’s really good work! Glad the video pointed you in the right direction 👍

[@Rachel_B-4600]

I thank you very much for this video wich make me spare money and get it done today. I just notice for other women not to try to hire "firmly" on sensor ... I try everything , impossible. The good way to remove it is more rotating from back to front while hiring, than it is possible to remove. (I try a lot of tools to get it out) And also, if like me you remove too much screw of the door 😊, take care the 6 short ones only are for the panel. Thank you for this great job.👏👏

[@NowFixit]

Thanks and good work fixing your Machine 👍 cheers, Phil

[@SimonWarburton]

Awesome video - very well explained and I managed to drain the leak on my Neff dishwasher and get it working again inside 20 mins. Huge thanks for producing this walkthrough.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks so much! 20mins is a fast fix - good work! 👍

[@iamelo]

It worked! My safety water float had disintegrated so had to replace. As it is a generic part, I had to trim it to size to fit back in - I used a compass and pencil to measure and kitchen scissors to cut. Thanks for the solution. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@NowFixit]

oh wow, good work trimming a new float 👍 Glad the vid pointed you in the right direction. Cheers, Phil

[@Steven-fp6tu]

Posting on a dishwashing video would be the last I thought I would do... But your video is a life saver! Worked like a charm thanks for much 🙏

[@fixpula]

Apologies sir, my eyes saw you at first as a woman. Very Helpful video and explanations, of course I forgot some parts at the end when reassembled it, and had to unscrew and screw again.... I did not dared to detach the sensor but put many napkins to absorb the water. In the end the washing machine works. Very much appreciated.

[@NowFixit]

ha ha, no probs I do have long hair but maybe a little too much stubble on my chin for a woman? Anyway, the important thing is you fixed the machine! Good work and yes, good idea to use the napkins I think it is easier than disturbing the float. Cheers, Phil

[@markanderson8462]

Brilliant, really clear. Worked a treat, problem solved on slightly different model Siemens built-in so a bit more fiddly to access the float. Thanks a million!

[@paulcarter2907]

This was exactly the problem, showing E15 and flashing tap symbol, which to me suggested 'feed' or possibly 'waste' but it was water, clean at that, in this 'tray'..Didn't disconnect the micro swith in fear of it breaking, so just used kitchen towel and dabbed it dry..bit more than 10 mins though..Machine is a Neff..been installed for years, about 20, yes 20, and it's the first issue we've ever had, apart from regular cleaning..So thank you....

[@NowFixit]

Wow, 20yrs! Hope my machine keeps running for that long! Yes, in hindsight, maybe best to leave the micro switch alone 👍

[@laurajmottram]

Just done this at home on my Neff. We had velcro on the door. But yipee. Fixed it. Thanks such a great well explained vid.

[@NowFixit]

No probs at all, great to hear you got it fixed! 👍

[@donkinser9245]

Video was exactly what I needed. With this information I was able to easily diagnose and fix the problem

[@NowFixit]

Great to hear! 👍😎

[@שלוםדמתי]

מעולה פשוט מעולה !!! תודה רבה מישראל !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! פתרתי את הבעיה לפי ההנחיות שלך - שוב תודה

[@NowFixit]

נהדר לשמוע מצופה מישראל! שמח שהסרטון עזר לך! תודה, פיל.

[@EWLTM]

My dishwasher was of a little bit different model but it was similar enough. I followed all the steps and my dishwasher is working again! Thank you so much for the help! 👍

[@NowFixit]

Well done improvising! Yes, from the comments, looks like there are some variations across machines, glad the vid was enough to point you in the right direction. Thanks, Phil

[@leedowthwaite2828]

Really very clear explanation, thank you. I had this problem triggered I think by a blocked drain pump, and having cleared the pump blockage I would never have thought to check the bottom of the machine like this to clear the error code.

[@NowFixit]

Glad the vid helped, good work with the pump 👍

[@JD-sp1dp]

My built-in Neff dishwasher broke down on New Year’s Eve and this video saved us an expensive call out/replacement. Thank you 😊

[@maaikebooi]

Thank you very much! My son put in normal dish soap in the dishwasher and (of course) all soap came out through the sides of the door :-)) This saved us a lot of money.

[@NowFixit]

Ah yes, I heard before that it foams up and causes a similar issue to a leak. Glad you got it sorted 👍

[@marcushilmersson7848]

Brilliant, that saved a few hundred quid! Biggest bastard was getting the front back no again on my older model Siemens. Need an extra set of hands for that.

[@Ironsriki]

OH YESS! it worked for me! so i took the chance to clean everything. 30 min with no stress. 5 min just to find the right pressure to remove the Sensor lol. PEEEERFECTTTT thank u soo much!

[@NowFixit]

Good work! Glad the video helped and thanks for the positivity 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@Sambishoprick]

Thanks for this. With your instructions, I've managed to get our dishwasher back up and running 🎉🎉

[@ChoppingtonOtter]

Thanks. I've fixed mine now thanks to this! Saved me a lot of money. Thank you.

[@tekenageorge3606]

Thank you very much for this helpful video. Dishwasher fixed ... up and running. Took me a little over 45 mins... Much appreciated

[@NowFixit]

Thanks you! Great to hear! Good to hear another machine is up and running again - good work! 👍 Thanks, Phil

[@StephenWattam-r5i]

Perfect instructions. Exactly the problem we had, followed these and 15 minutes later all fixed. Thank you.

[@andysen74]

Grazie amico mio, per me questo il video migliore. Grazie al tuo aiuto sono riuscito a riparare la mia lavastoviglie senza dover ricorrere al tecnico e spendere soldi. "Mi piace" garantito !!!! Andrea, Italia 🇮🇹

[@NowFixit]

Piacere di sentire uno spettatore dall'Italia! Meno male che il video ti ha aiutato. 👍😀 Grazie, Phil

[@Snartifartblast]

Thanks, your instructions helped me fix my Bosch Clasixx E:15 code, but I couldn't lift the clear switch block off the top of the disk no matter how hard I pulled, so I just had to use kitchen towel to soak up the water. Cleared the code anyway. Thanks again.

[@BenjaminWarner-e7n]

This was very clear and helpful. I got my dishwasher going again this morning and appreciate your video helping me to avoid an expensive call-out charge. Thank you.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, great to hear another machine is back in action! Cheers, Phil

[@sight4sound]

Worked for me for 👍 The only bit I struggled with was pulling the sensor up from its housing- took a few goes to get it free.

[@NowFixit]

Yeah, it’s a bit of a tight fit! Cheers, Phil

[@johnoliver9806]

Excellent video tutorial! Thanks for making it all so clear. Only tricky bit was getting door cover back on.

[@ladymoomin]

Amazing !! Thank you so much . I managed to fix my dishwasher having never done anything like this before . Brilliant instructions !!!

[@NowFixit]

😎 Cool! You lose nothing by having a try, good work! 👍

[@IpsumFR]

Hey up mate, you just saved my holidays! Got the e15 because of a clogged pipe, managed to fix everything thanks to you. There was an extra step as my dishwasher is built-in, now I can focus on preparing my trip as everything works like a charm! Thank you very much!

[@NowFixit]

Thanks for your comment, really glad the video helped you, these things always seem to happen at the worst possible time! Cheers, Phil

[@ianrobinson293]

Brilliant video with every step explained clearly. An E15 fault on an older Bosch appliance flashes up as 'Check Water'. I had this fault and this fix did the job. I couldn't get the blue clip off that's near the polystyrene float, so I sucked the water using a squeezy bottle.

[@NowFixit]

Thank you! Thanks for the info, interesting to know that the fault is also known as a "Check Water" 👍 Cheers, Phil

[@SudhirMaddireddy]

This video was extremely helpful and I was able to get rid of the error message. However I am not sure if the leak path is through the main seal as mine is clean(ed), I did find some stains and soap residue when I removed the front panel at the bottom. I will try to attach those

[@NowFixit]

How you getting on? Has the machine continued to give the error or was it ok after cleaning the seal? One viewer did a detailed post on a leak they found the the main outlet and I pinned it to the top of the comments board if that helps you at all... Thanks, Phil

[@yvonnek.7324]

Thanks for this video! I was able to fix my super expensive Bosch Active Water Eco2 doing this! It is 8 years old, so I thought this is too soon to go and look for a new one. I did exactly what you did and it took me 2 hours. I was doing this alone and would have been faster had I had a third hand to help with the door. Thank you also for providing screw types and directions, this was super helpful!

[@NowFixit]

@yvonnek.7324 Good work! 👍 Yes, it is a bit of an awkward job. I tend to work slow and methodical too, a lot of people on here have fixed their machines faster than me. The key think is you got it done and it works 😃 Thanks, Phil

[@cortexent]

Thanks man, I felt kind of done after I came home at midnight to see a E15, which I've never seen before. Got it back up working, but I have no idea where the leakage came from. Also I was a little unsure about that soft material that was jumping out when I unscrewed the screws. Did I put them the right way back on? Anyway, your calmness and expertise really gave me the confidence needed. Thanks for not beeing one of those overly engaged KZbinrs, but collected and helpful. Cheers!

[@NowFixit]

Hey cool, glad you like my presentation style! Calm and steady is how I like things! 😂 Glad you got your machine going 👍 cheers, Phil

[@valkythealky]

Used this just now and all working well so thank you. As my dishwasher is 5 years old the polystyrene float looks like it has absorbed too much moisture so may need replacing. Be patient with pulling the bottom part out as mine was attached by the feet of the Siemens iq300 we use. Decent dishwasher and these kind of things are bound to happen once in a while. Great vid.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks, glad the vid helped you! Interesting about the float, mine doesn't have that issue (similar aged machine) but I'll watch out for it! Mine has been fine since doing this work over a year ago but I do clean the seal on the inside of the door now from time to time... Cheers, Phil

[@69patrick_ds95]

Many thanks, cleared the E15 code on my Mums 13 year old Siemens with your help, many thanks Patrick, Co Antrim N. Ireland

[@jimdodd784]

So so helpful and well described. I'm utterly stoked with my DIY fix that saved me $110 from a Bosch Technician. Thank you for making the video!! 😀😀😀

[@NowFixit]

You're welcome! Glad it saved you some 💰 always good to hear! Cheers, Phil

[@nevillelloyd3210]

Excellent video, it helped me to fix a E15 fault. Just a few minor criticisms. While removing the door, two plastic spacers fell off and I had no idea how to replace them, some guidance would have been helpful. Also I would have appreciated more instructions on how to refit the doors as I found that this required an alignment of certain parts. Overall though, extremely useful video , well explained.

[@NowFixit]

Thanks for the constructive feedback above 👍 I'll keep watching for the little details in future videos! 😎

[@ladalle1]

Thanks, it was exactly as you said, and the fix fixed it. Your best tip was “pull firmly” to lift off the sensor. I would have been afraid of breaking it or might have given up at that point.

[@NowFixit]

Yeah, that's always the difficulty with plastic clip on things, often it's hard to tell how hard to pull and if you are doing it right. Glad you managed to fix the machine and the fault hasn't come back 👍

[@OTTMagicRich]

This was such a well made video! Followed it step by step and took me about 15 mins. But I did lose 1 screw in the process 😂 Thanks so much!

[@OTTMagicRich]

I’d also like to add, if you have a lot of water like mine. You can place a towel under the front of the dishwasher and tip the machine forward about 45 degrees and all the water will fall out of the convenient hole at the front! Saved me mopping it up with a sponge lol

[@NowFixit]

Ha ha, that’s why there are so many screws, just in case you lose one or two! I always wonder where they go… 😂 cheers, Phil

[@NowFixit]

Cool! 😎