Bosch SHE53C85N how to clean the drain pump
When water no longer drains properly, or the four vertical LEDs light up and the pump cover is secure.
You need
- Spoon
- Sponge
Steps
CAUTION
There may be some sharp debris, such as glass fragments, blocking the drain pump. Use caution when removing parts for cleaning.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: 16.1 Clean drain pump, p. 43
- Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply.
- Take out the upper and lower racks.
- Remove the filter assembly. See Clean the filters.
- Scoop out the water in the sump, using a sponge if needed.
- Lever the pump cover up with a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
Drawing based on the figure in Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE53C85N, revision C, section 16.1 Clean drain pump, p. 43. Not a photograph. - Lift the cover diagonally inward and take it out. The impeller is now within reach.
- Remove food and foreign objects from around the impeller.
- Put the pump cover back and press it down until it clicks.
- Refit the filter assembly and the racks.
- Reconnect the power supply.
Source: 16.1 Clean drain pump Source: 16.1 Clean drain pump, pp. 42-43
Used for
- 4 LEDs lit: Water is not draining or not coming in, or the supply voltage is too low. Bosch lists six causes.
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle
Other SHE53C85N procedures
- 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.
Sources
- Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE53C85N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001641447, revision C, 48 pages, en-US. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.