Bosch SHE53C85N 4 LEDs lit

All four vertical LEDs (cycle-duration indicators and Clean) light up at the same time. Water is not draining or not coming in, or the supply voltage is too low. Bosch lists six causes.

Cause 1 of 6The garbage-disposal plug is still in place, or the drain hose is kinked. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 33

First checkCheck that the plug in the garbage-disposal connection has been removed.

Causes and checks

The garbage-disposal plug is still in place, or the drain hose is kinked. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 33
1. Check that the plug in the garbage-disposal connection has been removed.
2. Check that the drain hose has no kinks.
The drain pump cover is loose, or something is blocking the pump. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 33
1. Press the drain pump cover down until it clicks into place.
2. If the cover is secure, clean the drain pump. See Clean the drain pump.
The inlet hose is kinked. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 34
1. Reroute the supply hose so that it has no kinks.
The water supply valve is closed. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 34
1. Open the water supply valve.
2. Cancel the running cycle (manual section 12.10, Terminating the wash cycle).
3. Start a cycle again.
Bosch Customer Service If the LEDs light up again, contact Bosch Customer Service. Contact: 1-800-944-2904 or bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support.
The water supply valve is jammed or clogged. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 34
1. Open the water supply valve fully. With the valve open, the supply must deliver at least 10 litres (2.6 gallons) per minute.
Bosch Customer Service If the LEDs light up again, contact Bosch Customer Service. Contact: 1-800-944-2904 or bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support.
The supply voltage is too low. The dishwasher is not at fault. Source: 16 Troubleshooting, p. 34
Licensed electrician Have an electrician check the supply voltage and the electrical installation.

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 indicators

4 LEDs flashing: Bosch describes this as a technical fault and gives no owner-level cause.
All LEDs lit or flashing: Either a software update is installing or the electronics have detected a fault.
Rinse aid indicator lit: The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

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.

Applies to: SHE53C85N (variant SHE53C85N/34). United States and Canada.
Source: Use and Care Manual, Dishwasher SHE53C85N, 9001641447 revision C
Last verified: 12 November 2026
Handbook: Bosch SHE53C85N dishwasher in Dishwashers; all Bosch handbooks