Error code

Bosch dishwasher error code E14

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Is E14 on a Bosch dishwasher an emergency?

Usually not an emergency. If it smells like burning, sparks, or trips the breaker, switch it off at the breaker and leave it off until it is checked.

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What E14 means

“There is a flow meter failure or an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system.”

— Bosch Home Appliances US, Dishwasher Error Codes | Support | Bosch. Codes vary by model: check your dishwasher’s own manual.

The same code can also show as: E3000.

Where E14 fits

In plain words, E14 is about the water supply or level — too little water arrived, or the level sensor reads wrong.

Bosch gives 2 other water supply codes for this dishwasher: E16 (There is an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system), E18 (The water level is too low, or water is not being pumped correctly).

Next to E14 in Bosch’s table: E12 (There is limescale build-up in the heat pump) and E15 (The safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher).

What to try first

  • Check the water supply valve is fully open and the inlet hose is not kinked.

Safety: If it smells like burning, sparks, or trips the breaker, switch it off at the breaker and leave it off until it is checked.

How urgent is it?

At least THIS WEEK. fixRAgent treats this code as a this-week repair: the appliance has reported a fault, but the code alone does not point at a safety hazard. This is fixRAgent’s reading, not the manufacturer’s. A photo can raise it — water near wiring, scorch marks, a gas smell — but a code never lowers what the photo shows.

Who to call

Appliance repair. Have the model and serial numbers from the label ready — a photo of the label works.

Recalls and manuals

Check whether your model is under a safety recall on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s site: cpsc.gov/Recalls. Your owner’s manual is on Bosch’s support site; search it with the model number from the label.