In everyday life, various equipment is simply indispensable, and any housewife will enjoy a functional dishwasher. On the one hand, this device cannot be called strictly mandatory for the home, but on the other hand, it is extremely useful. Because of this situation, misunderstandings arise when using various complexities. And quite often a lot of questions are caused by the E24 error in the Bosch dishwasher.
Any diagnostic information usually appears on the unit display. As a rule, in such situations, the machine stops working and issues the corresponding error code on the screen. It is usually assumed that after this one or another action will be taken. And here it is important to understand what E24 is.
Error value E24 in the BOSCH dishwasher
To begin with, it should be noted that the instructions for household appliances contain useful information, including decoding code designations. This will help to understand the cause of the malfunction, but this is not always enough to correct the situation. However, the first step must be taken.
Error E24 in a BOSCH machine indicates a problem with water drainage. As practice shows, quite a few different reasons can lead to this. You can make an approximate list of what can serve to shut down the unit:
- sensor malfunctions;
- problems with the performance of the drain pump;
- failures in the electronic control system;
- common blockages;
- excesses of drain hoses, etc.
Often in such situations, when the dishwasher displays the E24 error on the screen, it is recommended to simply clear the system from blockages or straighten the hose. But still, not everything is so simple in fact, so it is better to listen to experienced users and specialists involved in troubleshooting household appliances.
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Causes of Error E24
Many owners of such equipment have many questions. It is hard to believe that the cause is a kink in the hose, because the BOSCH dishwasher is normally on a flat surface, so it is unlikely that something can lead to such consequences.
Another important point is that the E24 error on the BOSCH dishwasher occurs generally at the beginning of the cycle. For a few minutes, she simply does not have time to draw water, so it is unlikely that this can be directly connected with the drain. If you are faced with a similar situation, then you need to more carefully approach the matter.
In some cases, this error can be combined with another error E22, which indicates clogged filters. They can alternate with each other on the screen. You should pay attention to this, because most likely the problem is related to the blockage.
How to fix the problem with error E24
Despite the fact that the situation in practice is quite varied, you still need to follow the main recommendations of the manufacturers. As soon as the E24 error occurs, it is recommended to first pay attention to possible blockages in the drain system. The usual events come to the fore:
- checking the drain hose;
- cleaning the drain filter located at the bottom of the unit;
- removing hard pieces of debris from under the pump gear, etc.
It is important to note that these measures are, in principle, part of the maintenance work associated with maintaining the functionality of the dishwasher. BOSCH units have a plastic plug under the filter, which must also be removed to get to the mechanisms.
Experts recommend checking for blockages between the drain hoses and the drainage outlet. You may need to use a special cleaning brush or similar tool.
Error E24 and how to clear the blockage of the pump
In more serious cases, the problem is related to the blockage of the pump itself. Over time, this happens and he simply stops draining the water. On the display of the dishwasher at the very beginning of the cycle, you can see the error E24. This will require a more specialized intervention using various tools.
The troubleshooting procedures take place in several stages:
- turn the unit over to get to the pump at the bottom;
- unscrew the panels on the side and back;
- carefully remove the bottom of the unit, unscrew the lower front panel of the case;
- be sure to pay attention to all fasteners and holders to get to the inside of the dishwasher.
The above procedures will take you directly to the drain pump. It is a unit with special outlets, to which in turn branch pipes are connected. The pump itself must be carefully turned and pulled to the side. The heating element is located in the plastic case.
Of course, all procedures of this kind should be performed only with disconnected wires and disconnected sensors.
If the BOSCH dishwasher has been used for too long, then hair and other debris will wrap up on the pump impeller. They rarely become the main cause of a malfunction, but they still make it difficult to work. It is better to pre-clean everything, and to make it more convenient to do everything, it is worth pulling out the shaft.
What to do if Bosch dishwasher gives error E24?
On the one hand, the E24 problem occurs quite often, but on the other hand, there is no clear indication of one reason or another. Because of this, the owners of the equipment simply fall into a stupor and believe that their BOSCH machine has come to an end. Of course, do not panic, because often you can do something and fix the situation.
As practice and real experience of the owners of BOSCH dishwashers show, the methods mentioned above in this article do not always help. Cleaning the filters and drain hose, removing debris is an important and integral part of the correct operation of your machine, but it always leads to the desired result.
In some situations, the pump itself simply refuses to work properly. To do this, you need to check the rotors, rotating impellers and much more. A simple lubricant for moving machinery may come in handy.
Sometimes the following actions help:
- turn on the dishwasher;
- wait 1-2 minutes (the pump should be running at this time);
- then a characteristic click should follow, after which water begins to collect;
- literally in 30 seconds you need to open the lid.
The moment must be caught correctly, but often this allows you to bypass the E24 error on the BOSCH dishwasher. You can then close the door to continue the wash cycles. Because of this, some suspected that the problem was not so much with the drain, but with the lock on the door.
