Bosch dishwasher 4 lights flashing and beeping
All four vertical LEDs (cycle-duration indicators and Clean) flash. A technical fault.
CauseThe dishwasher reports a technical issue. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 25
First checkPress the ON/OFF button.
Causes and checks
The dishwasher reports a technical issue. Source: Troubleshooting (cont.), p. 25
- Press the ON/OFF button.
- Unplug the power cord or switch off the breaker, wait at least 2 minutes, then plug in or switch the breaker on.
- Switch the dishwasher on.
Bosch Customer Service If the LEDs flash again, press the ON/OFF button, turn off the water faucet, unplug the power cord and contact Bosch Customer Service (1-800-944-2904) with the error code. Contact: 1-800-944-2904 or bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support.
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 indicators
- 4 LEDs lit: Water is not draining or not coming in.
- All LEDs lit or flashing: The electronics have detected a fault.
- Rinse aid indicator lit: The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
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.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.