Diagnostic overview for error E24
Use the sequence meaning → symptoms → accessible checks → stop conditions. For E24, the current manufacturer-sourced summary is: Bosch associates E24 with a blocked drain filter, drain hose obstruction, loose pump cover or an unremoved garbage-disposal knockout plug.
Safe sequence
- 1Turn off power before reaching into the dishwasher sump.
- 2Clean the removable filter according to the owner manual and confirm the pump cover is seated.
- 3Inspect the visible drain hose and, after a new disposal installation, confirm the dishwasher connection plug was removed.
Stop and get qualified help when
- Broken glass or sharp debris is present
- The drain pump area requires disassembly
- The error returns after accessible blockages are cleared