Bosch SHP78CM5N how to clean the drain pump
When water no longer drains properly, or E:61-02 or E:61-03 appears.
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: Clean drain pump, p. 49
- Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply.
- Remove the upper and lower racks.
- Remove the filter system.
- Scoop out the water, using a sponge if needed.
- Pry the pump cover off with a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
- Lift the pump cover diagonally and take it out.
- Remove food remnants or foreign objects around the impeller.
- Insert the pump cover and press it down until it clicks.
- Install the filter system and the racks, then reconnect the power supply.
Source: Clean drain pump Source: Clean drain pump, p. 49
Used for
- E:61-02: Not an appliance error: the drain pump cover is loose or a foreign object blocks the pump.
- E:61-03: Not an appliance error: water is not draining.
- Water is left in the tub after the cycle
Other SHP78CM5N procedures
- How to terminate the wash cycleTo end a cycle early or switch to a different one.
- How to clean the filtersCheck the filters for residue after each wash. Clean them when food is left on dishware or water is left in the appliance at the end of the program.
- How to clean the spray armsRegularly, and when food is left on dishware. Limescale and debris in the dishwashing water may 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 SHP78CM5N. BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Document 9001641455, revision C, 56 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.