What E15 means
The safety switch detected water in the base of the dishwasher, so the leakage protection system activated.
Also shown as: E:15, depending on the model.
Likely causes
- A leak inside the dishwasher
- Oversudsing from hand dish soap
- Spilled water in the base
Safe first checks
- Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher (usually the valve under the sink).
- Turn off the dishwasher's power at the breaker.
When to stop
Bosch says turn off the water inflow and contact Bosch Customer Support.
Checked against: Bosch USA: Bosch dishwasher error codes troubleshooting guide; Bosch USA: E15 dishwasher error code self-help. Codes can differ by model and year, so confirm with your owner's manual.