The undoubted advantage of modernity is the variety of household appliances. Home helpers greatly facilitate the work of a housewife, allow her to rationally allocate free time. If crock-pots, coffee machines, microwave ovens and ovens improve food quality, household appliances significantly reduce cleaning time. Of course, improving living standards contributes to the acquisition of even more household appliances. But the basic options for assistants are in almost every family. Moms with small children, and women who are building careers, and bachelors, and elderly people cannot do without appliances.
Household duties
Even the most economical housewife, who independently performs all the household chores, is ready to entrust most of them to electric appliances. And first of all it concerns the washing and dishwasher. If the facilitation of the washing process by today's young generation has absorbed with mother's milk, automatic dishwashing is still considered almost immoral. Grandmothers, mothers and mother-in-law repeat to young people about the harmfulness of chemical components, excessive consumption of water and payment for additional electricity.
Nevertheless, the younger generation keeps pace with the times and puts comfort above material costs. Among the popular manufacturers of household appliances, preference is often given to budget options brand Bosch. Accustomed to comfort, family members almost forget about washing dishes. And what is their surprise when, for whatever reason, the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on.
Households are plunged into despair, because the problem is comparable in importance to a real catastrophe. Mountains of dirty dishes force the head of the family to deal with the breakdown in order to restore calm in the family.
How to understand that a repair is needed?
If a malfunction is found in the Bosch dishwasher, experienced craftsmen advise the average person to inspect the equipment for damage. First of all, it is necessary to verify the supply of electricity, that is, to determine:
- Is the plug plugged in?
- the power cord is not transmitted;
- whether the plug and socket are working;
- Is the electrical contact reliable?
When all the working conditions are met, and the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, it can be argued that the equipment needs specialized repair.
Reasons for the failure of the dishwasher
There are several areas that ensure the smooth operation of household appliances. A bright representative of the high-tech series of this brand - the Bosch Super Silence dishwasher - will help to consider each of them individually.
Home appliances do not turn on most often for the following reasons:
- the power button does not work;
- discharged or flooded water;
- malfunctions with the heating function;
- clogging;
- sensor breakdown;
- problems with the electrics.
Any malfunction in the work of the kitchen assistant will be reflected by a certain code on the display. It is only necessary to determine the cause and, if possible, eliminate it.
Where to start the repair?
If the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, and the display does not provide any information, the specialist acts according to a certain algorithm:
- Disconnects equipment from electrical power.
- Moves away from walls and cabinets, facilitating access to the machine from four sides.
- Carries out a visual inspection for cable damage, loss of contact, or a breakdown in any connection.
- Checks replacement parts for damage.
- Measures voltage.
- Checks coil integrity and sensor performance.
- Inspects and rings the engine.
In the same way, having several tools and instruments, the head of the family may well deal with inoperative equipment. Perhaps his knowledge is not enough to fix a serious breakdown. However, to understand why the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, and to eliminate a minor malfunction, any man who knows how to hold a screwdriver in his hands can.
Power button
The presence of a mechanical switch is a weak link in any technique and often provokes its breakdown. The effect of current contributes to the burning of contacts, which are destroyed over time. The connection between the button and the electrical network of the machine is disconnected, as a result of which the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on. Starting the inspection of the equipment with the diagnostics of the power button, it is possible to identify the malfunction and replace the switch as soon as possible.
Bay and drain
If there is a problem of water entering the dishwasher, the cause may be a violation of the integrity of the hose or its deformation by a foreign object. In addition, it is recommended to make sure that there is water in the water supply and that the faucet that blocks access to the machine is in good condition.
After a visual check, it is necessary to remove the filter mesh from the water hose, rinse it thoroughly.
The next step, experts call the measurement of the voltage of the electromagnetic valve located at the entrance to the dishwasher. It may be necessary to replace the valve, the wires supplying the valve, or the control board itself.
The smartest representatives of German Bosch Silence dishwashers do not turn on if the Aquastop system is triggered. It blocks the access of water in the event of a leak.
If the water does not drain, the pump and voltage wires are diagnosed. Based on the results of the check, a complete or partial replacement of the faulty unit of the dishwasher is possible.
Heating function
When washing dishes with cold water, the quality of the cleaning noticeably deteriorates. The reason may be the incorrect location of the drain hose or a breakdown of the heating element. If the hose does not have two smooth bends at the base of the machine and at the entrance to the siphon, the water is partially drained into the sewer. A mixture of running and dirty water is noticeably colder than that required for high-quality dishwashing. Therefore, when using a dishwasher for the first time and pulling out cold and uncleaned dishes, it is recommended first to check the location of the drain hose.
If the hose is in order, there are 3 scenarios:
- replacement of the heating element;
- check the operability of the thermostat;
- control system repair.
Blockages
Before loading dishes into the Bosch dishwasher, all plates, pans and cutlery must be cleaned of food debris. If any foreign objects get inside the device, it may cause a malfunction. In this case, a feeling of constant crackling is created, as if something is making noise inside. The Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, and the display shows E15. This error indicates clogging or leakage due to clogging. Most often, all trash accumulates in the drain filter. It is recommended to unscrew it periodically and rinse under running hot water.
Perhaps this manipulation will fix the problem, and household appliances will continue to work as usual. If a miracle does not occur, experts advise checking the drain hose and the circulation pump. The hose must be purged for foreign objects. Only the impeller or gasket must be replaced in the pump. In case of their integrity, a new pump will have to be installed.
Sensors and indicators
To identify which of the sensors is broken, the task is quite simple. The error code almost always appears on the display. Typical failures are indicated by the following letters:
- E4 or F4 - flow sensor problem or clogging of nozzles of the sprayer;
- E6 or F6 - damage to the cleanliness sensor or electrical failures;
- E14 or F14 - failure of the sensor that regulates the volume of water.
Failure can be identified if a “brush” is lit on the display. The Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, and the indicator flashes rapidly. In this case, there are several solutions to the problem:
- System failure is eliminated using a simple algorithm. Firstly, it is necessary to fix the program start button for 3 seconds in the pressed position, then turn off and de-energize the dishwasher for 15 seconds. The next time you turn it on, the indicator should go out.
- In case of accidental ingress of water into the pan, its subsequent release from the liquid prevents the indicator from flashing, allowing the machine to work in the previous mode.
- If the Aquastop system has worked, you need to look for and fix the leak.
- The absence of leaks indicates sticking of the Aquastop button.
Also, the “brush” indicator can occur with blockages and interruptions in the water supply.
Electrician
When the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on, the housewife is faced with a shortage of free time. This negatively affects all members of the family, expands the range of household responsibilities.
If some of the problems can be fixed independently, then the problems associated with electronics are not resolved at home.
The error E27 or F27 on the display indicates voltage drops, as a result of which the Bosch dishwasher does not turn on. The E01 or F01 indicator flashes - you must call the wizard or contact the service center.
In any case, frequent self-repair does not benefit either the equipment or the household. The elimination of complex or systematic breakdowns is best entrusted to a professional who will solve the problem once and for a long time will save the head of the family from the need to understand complex technical devices.