Bosch SHE3AEM2N dishwasher does not start

Cause 1 of 3The breaker has tripped. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 29

First checkCheck the breaker.

Causes and checks

  1. The breaker has tripped. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 29

    1. Check the breaker.
  2. The power cord is not inserted. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 29

    1. Check that the outlet works.
    2. Check that the plug sits properly in the outlet and on the rear of the dishwasher.
  3. The door is not closed properly. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 29

    1. Close the door.

Service

If the checks above do not clear it, 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

Other SHE3AEM2N problems

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.

Applies to
SHE3AEM2N (variants SHE3AEM5N; SHE3AEM6N). United States and Canada.
Source
Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE3AEM2N, 9001831729 revision B; Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE3AEM6N, 9001831733 revision B; Specification sheet, Dishwasher SHE3AEM2N, 21844544 revision SHE3AEM2N
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Bosch SHE3AEM2N dishwasher in Dishwashers; all Bosch handbooks