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Error code

Bosch E24 after cleaning the filter

Fixlume editorialSource check: October 16, 2026Bosch · dishwashers
Code meaning & immediate answer

E24 after filter cleaning means the rest of the drain outcome still needs checking. Record water timing, the exact E-Nr and what was refitted. For SHEM63W55N, use its exact-model filter/cover page rather than importing a cover procedure to every Bosch model.

Selected Bosch dishwashers code family. Confirm the exact model and displayed characters; similar codes on other appliances are not interchangeable.

Before you begin
Stop and isolate power before permitted user maintenance, and let water cool. Watch for sharp debris. Do not reach blindly into a sump, open electrical panels or use drain-opening chemicals. Stay clear of water near electrical equipment.

Follow the drain path

Drum / tubPermitted filter or coverDrain hoseHousehold connection

Check the parts of this route that your manual permits you to access. Note where water flows and where you cannot confirm it. Do not open covers or components that require service access.

Observed stateInterpretation / next step
What the code narrows downE24 after filter cleaning means the rest of the drain outcome still needs checking. Record water timing, the exact E-Nr and what was refitted. For SHEM63W55N, use its exact-model filter/cover page rather than importing a cover procedure to every Bosch model.
What it does not proveA display code is not a verified failed-part or compatibility diagnosis.

Code-specific checks

Check the filter by the manual

Stop, isolate power and let water cool. Clean only the removable filter using the exact manual and refit it securely. Watch for sharp debris; never reach blindly into the sump.

Inspect the reachable drain route

Note a sink backup, visible hose kink or a recently replaced disposal. Do not pull out the built-in dishwasher to follow a generic video.

Reassess and escalate

If safe checks do not restore draining, provide service with the code and filter findings. A clean filter does not rule out another restriction or a pump/control fault.

If the warning returns

Filter debris → clean and refit

Sink backup → plumbing

Persistent E24 → model-specific appliance service.

When to stop and get help

Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.

Is E24 proof that the drain pump is broken?

No. Treat it as a drainage result that needs diagnosis, not a parts-ordering instruction.

Sources & references

Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.

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