If your dishwasher is not filling with water, there are a few easy things you can do to resolve this issue. Below you’ll find some of the typical reasons for your dishwasher not filling, the parts involved, and some advice on how to fix the problem yourself.

Check if the dishwasher water supply valve is switched on before proceeding. It is easy to forget to switch it on, especially after coming back from a holiday. Be sure to also inspect for any visible damage.

2. Kinked or blocked hose

Inspect the dishwasher supply hose and untwist any visible kinks or bends.

Clean the filter of your dishwasher

Follow the instructions in the video to clean the filter system of your dishwasher.

Step-by-step guide: How to check that there are no kinks in the supply hose.

Check the supply hose.

Pull the appliance out slightly and untwist any visible knicks.

3. Low water pressure

Check the pump of your dishwasher

Follow the instructions in the video to clean the filter system of your dishwasher.

Step-by-step guide: How to check the water pressure

Check the water pressure of the tap.

Close the water tap and remove the hose.

Put a bucket below the tap and turn of the water tap.

Approximately 10 liters of water per minute should come out.

If the water pressure is too low, please contact your plumber to check the water installation.

4. Filter blockage

If the filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked, make sure to clean the filter in the inlet hose.

Step-by-step guide: How to clean the inlet filter

Turn off the water tap

Remose the hose from the water tap

Clear filter unter running water.

User a small brush to clean.

Connect the hose and checks for leaks

The supply hose may be kinked.

Check that there are no kinks in the cold water fill hose and the waste water hose by pulling the appliance out slightly and untwisting any visable kinks or bends in these hoses.

Pull the appliance out slightly and untwist any visible kinks.

Have you checked the tips and the issue isn’t gone?

If you have followed the information above but you're still having problems with your Bosch dishwasher then you might want to have it checked out by a Bosch service expert.

Links which might be interesting for you:

  • More info about troubleshooting for dishwashers:
    Overview page
  • User manuals for dishwashers:
    User manuals
  • Spare parts :
    Contact our Customer Service Consultant at 603 7950 9338
  • Cleaning and care products:
    Starter Kit
  • Fitting accessories and other products:
    Accessories
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