Bosch SHE53C85N too much foam
Cause 1 of 3Hand soap got into the rinse aid dispenser. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
First checkImmediately add rinse aid to the dispenser.
Causes and checks
Hand soap got into the rinse aid dispenser. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
- Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser.
Rinse aid has been spilled. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
- Remove the rinse aid with a cloth.
The detergent or machine care product used causes excessive foaming. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 39
- Change the brand of detergent.
All 3 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.
- Dishwasher does not start4 causes in the manual. First: the breaker has tripped.
- 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.