Chances are, if you have had a problem, you have called your repair people and they have told you it is a draining problem and (if not under warranty) charged you a fair amount to fix it...and didn't tell you how to fix it yourself the next time it happens.
Well, I have just gone thru the blocked drain problem and fixed it without any cost!
The scenario:
1. Our dishwasher stopped working (Dec 21st ... will we have a problem over xmas!) ... no indication of problem.
2. Pulled out the under-counter Bosch dishwasher and unpluged the power cord (yes, there is a simpler way)
3. Plugged the power cord back in and E:15 appeared on the display
4. Was immediately upset that the manual didn't identify this error msg!!
5. Checked Utube for this problem ... quite a few solutions listed!
6. Here is the summary of my analysis and conclusions:
6a. exhaust drain blocked ... sounds right!
6b. tilt dishwasher to drain excess water ... sounds right!
6c. ensure dishwasher drain tube is above sink drain tube ... sounds right!
6d. dishwasher drain is blocked and must be cleaned ... sounds right!
6e. try flushing the drain to unplug a constriction ... sounds best!
7. Took out the filter and ensured no blockage and then poured 2 litres of hot water into the dishwasher and plugged it in again. All the water automatically drained (possibly unplugging the obstruction).
8. Started the dishwasher cycle ... and it worked!
Summary:
You can either decide you do not want to solve the problem and ask a dishwasher expert to fix it ... or you can spend a little time and maybe fix it yourself.
Regardless, in my opinion, our 'system' is set up to default to the 'experts'.
It is easier, and maybe the optimal solution .. for us older types ...
Thanks for this as there are a lot of those people out there like us. Sometimes the solution for the older types is just fine if not free.
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