Bosch SHE53C85N dishwasher does not start
Cause 1 of 4The breaker has tripped. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 41
First checkCheck the relevant breaker.
Causes and checks
The breaker has tripped. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 41
- Check the relevant breaker.
The power cord is not inserted. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 41
- Check whether the power outlet is working.
- Check whether the power cord plug is properly inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance.
The appliance door is not closed properly. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 41
- Close the appliance door.
The door was not closed within 4 seconds of starting the appliance, so operation is paused. This protection cannot be deactivated. Source: 12.1 Protection against unintentional operation, p. 25
- Press Start and close the door. The wash cycle resumes.
All 4 causes checked. Contact Bosch Customer Service: 1-800-944-2904.
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: 18 Customer Service, p. 44
Other SHE53C85N problems
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle2 causes in the manual. First: the filters, or the area under them, are blocked.
- Dishes are not dry6 causes in the manual. First: no rinse aid, or the dispensing level is too low.
- Food is left on the dishes8 causes in the manual. First: dishes are placed too close together or the rack is overfilled.
- Glasses and cutlery have wipeable streaks4 causes in the manual. First: the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high.
- Too much foam3 causes in the manual. First: hand soap got into the rinse aid dispenser.
- Door will not close2 causes in the manual. First: the door lock has engaged.
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.