Bosch SHE3AEM2N dishwasher
- Category
- Dishwashers
- Model number
- SHE3AEM2N, SHE3AEM5N, SHE3AEM6N
- Region
- United States and Canada
- Manual
- 9001831729 revision B
- Verified
- Rating label
- On the top or side rim of the door, on a label or engraved. Source: support page
- 4 LEDs lit
- 4 LEDs flashing
- All LEDs lit or flashing
- Rinse aid indicator lit
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle
- Dishes are not dry
- Food is left on the dishes
- Too much foam
- Dishwasher does not start
- Door cannot be closed
- The WLAN display flashes or the connection to the home network is not established
- How to clean the drain pump
- How to clean the filters
- How to clean the spray arms
- How to refill the rinse aid
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Indicator lights
| Indicator | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| 4 LEDs lit | Water is not draining or not coming in. | 5 causes |
| 4 LEDs flashing | A technical fault. | 1 causes |
| All LEDs lit or flashing | The electronics have detected a fault. | Checks |
| Rinse aid indicator lit | The rinse aid dispenser is empty. | Checks |
All LEDs lit or flashing
Every LED on the control panel lights up or flashes. The electronics have detected a fault.
- Hold the ON/OFF button for about 4 seconds. The dishwasher resets and restarts.
- If it happens again, switch the dishwasher off, unplug it or switch off its breaker, wait at least 2 minutes, then restore power and switch it on.
Bosch Customer Service If it happens a third time, contact Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904. Contact: 1-800-944-2904 or bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support.
Rinse aid indicator lit
The rinse aid refill indicator lights up. The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
- Refill the rinse aid dispenser. See Refill the rinse aid.
- Check the rinse aid dispensing level (Settings below).
Problems
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle2 causes in the manual. First: the filter system or the area under the filters is blocked.
- Dishes are not dry7 causes in the manual. First: no rinse aid is used, or the dosage is set too low.
- Food is left on the dishes9 causes in the manual. First: dishware was placed too close together or the rack is overfilled.
- Too much foam3 causes in the manual. First: hand soap got into the rinse aid dispenser.
- Dishwasher does not start3 causes in the manual. First: the breaker has tripped.
- Door cannot be closed2 causes in the manual. First: the door lock has engaged.
- The WLAN display flashes or the connection to the home network is not established2 causes in the manual. First: the WLAN on the router is not active, or the home network is not available.
Tub walls are wet after the cycle
Normal. The dishwasher dries by condensation: moisture settles on the tub walls, runs down and is pumped out. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 25
How-to
- How to clean the drain pumpWhen water no longer drains properly, or the four vertical LEDs light up and the pump cover is secure.
- How to clean the filtersCheck the filters after every wash. Clean them when you see residue, when food is left on dishes, or when water stays in the tub.
- How to clean the spray armsRegularly, and when food is left on dishes. Limescale and food can block the nozzles and bearings.
- How to refill the rinse aidWhen the rinse aid refill indicator lights up. Use only rinse aid made for household dishwashers.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Check the filters for residue after each wash and clean them | After each wash | Source: Cleaning and maintenance: Filter system, p. 22 |
| Clean the spray arms | Regularly | Source: Cleaning and maintenance: Cleaning the spray arms, p. 23 |
| Clean the tub by running the highest-temperature program with detergent and no dishware. Never use detergents containing chlorine. | Source: Cleaning and maintenance: Cleaning the tub, p. 22 | |
| Wipe the door seals, the front and the control panel with a damp cloth and dish soap | Regularly | Source: Cleaning and maintenance: Tips on appliance care, p. 22 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinse aid dispensing | Scale with 4 levels; switching the amount off leaves no LED lit | A lower level reduces streaks; a higher level reduces water spots and improves drying. Switching it off deactivates the rinse aid refill indicator. | Source: Basic settings; Rinse aid system, pp. 13, 19 | |
| Intensive drying | On, Off | Off | Raises the temperature in the final rinse and may lengthen the run time slightly. Not for delicate dishware. | Source: Basic settings, p. 19 |
| Signal volume | 4 levels; 0, 1, 2 or 3 LEDs light up | Level 2 | Source: Basic settings; Home Connect, p. 20 | |
| Wi-Fi | On, Off; the Wi-Fi LED shows whether it is on | Off | Appears after the dishwasher is connected to the Home Connect app. | Source: Basic settings; Home Connect, pp. 19-20 |
| Factory setting | Reset | Restores the changed settings to the factory settings; the initial-use settings must be configured again. | Source: Basic settings; Home Connect, p. 20 |
Cycles
| Cycle | Use | Run time (h:mm) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Pots, pans, non-fragile dishware and silverware with stubborn burned or dried-on food. Cleaning at 151–160 °F, final rinse at 162 °F. | 1:40–2:10 h, 4.9–6.4 gal | Source: Dishwasher Cycles, p. 10 |
| Auto | Mixed dishware and silverware with common household food remnants lightly dried on. Sensor controlled. | 2:05–2:15 h, 3.4–6.3 gal | Source: Dishwasher Cycles, p. 10 |
| Normal | Mixed dishware and silverware with lightly dried-on remnants. Most economical cycle; cleaning at 122–131 °F, final rinse at 154 °F. | 2:15–2:20 h, 2.4–5.5 gal | Source: Dishwasher Cycles, p. 10 |
| Speed 60 | Mixed dishware and silverware with lightly dried-on remnants. Time-optimized; cleaning at 122 °F, final rinse at 158 °F. | 1:00 h, 3.8 gal | Source: Dishwasher Cycles, p. 10 |
| Favorite | A saved combination of a cycle and an option, set up in the Home Connect app. | 2:05–2:15 h | Source: Dishwasher Cycles, pp. 10-11 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rinse aid | – | Rinse aid for household dishwashers; the refill indicator lights up when the dispenser needs filling | Source: Rinse aid system, p. 12 |
Specifications
Built-in dishwasher for 14 place settings. Faults show as LED patterns, such as all four vertical LEDs lit or flashing. Source: Troubleshooting, pp. 24, 33
The four vertical LEDs are the three cycle-duration indicators and the Clean indicator. All four lit means water is not draining or not coming in; all four flashing means a technical fault. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 24
Cycles on the control panel: Heavy, Auto, Normal, Speed60 and a saved Favorite. Options: Sanitize, Remote Start and Extra Dry. Source: Controls; Dishwasher Cycles; Options, pp. 8, 10-11
| Capacity | 14 place settings | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 120 V, 60 Hz, 1440 W, 12 A fuse | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
| Water pressure | 7.25–145 psi (50–1000 kPa) | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
| Minimum inlet rate | 2.6 gal/min | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
| Supply water | Cold, or hot up to 140 °F (60 °C) | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
| Maximum weight | 132 lb (60 kg) | Source: Technical specifications, p. 33 |
| Sound level | 50 dBA | Source: General Properties, p. 1 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for SHE3AEM2N in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Bosch.
Service contact
Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904, bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support. United States and Canada. Source: Customer Service, p. 31
Sources
- Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE3AEM2N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001831729, revision B, 36 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE3AEM6N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001831733, revision B, 36 pages, en-US. media3.bosch-home.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Specification sheet, Dishwasher SHE3AEM2N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 21844544, revision SHE3AEM2N, 3 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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