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Bosch Dishwasher Error PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2

The pre-rinse cycle is active.

The pre-rinse cycle is active.

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Bosch dishwasher repair guide for error PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2
Error codePRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2Dishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Identify the symbol resembling a spray of water

    Identify the symbol resembling a spray of water on the display. This indicates the ‘Pre-Rinse’ cycle is active.

  2. 2
    This is a normal cycle selection and not

    This is a normal cycle selection and not an error code.

  3. 3
    The Pre-Rinse cycle is a brief program that

    The Pre-Rinse cycle is a brief program that uses a small amount of cold water to rinse dishes.

A quick explanation

What does PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2 mean?

The pre-rinse cycle is active.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch dishwasher error PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Identify the symbol resembling a spray of water

    Identify the symbol resembling a spray of water on the display. This indicates the ‘Pre-Rinse’ cycle is active.

  2. 2

    This is a normal cycle selection and not

    This is a normal cycle selection and not an error code.

  3. 3

    The Pre-Rinse cycle is a brief program that

    The Pre-Rinse cycle is a brief program that uses a small amount of cold water to rinse dishes.

  4. 4

    Its purpose is to prevent food soils from

    Its purpose is to prevent food soils from drying onto plates if you are not planning to run a full wash cycle immediately.

  5. 5

    This cycle does not use detergent and is

    This cycle does not use detergent and is not intended to fully clean the dishes.

  6. 6

    If you selected this by mistake, you can

    If you selected this by mistake, you can cancel the program by pressing and holding the ‘Start/Reset’ button for about 3 seconds, then select a full wash program.

  7. 7

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

  8. 8

    Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category

    Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for fill and water-supply faults after the tap, hose, and inlet screen are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve

  9. 9

    Bosch dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category

    Bosch dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after the filter, sump, and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher drain pump

  10. 10

    Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category

    Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motor Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for wash, spray-arm, and circulation symptoms after filters and spray arms are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher circulation pump

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix PRE-RINSE SYMBOL (SPRAY OF WATER) Error (Step-by-Step) Identify the symbol resembling a spray of water on the display. This indicates the ‘Pre-Rinse’ cycle is active. This is a normal cycle selection and not an error code. The Pre-Rinse cycle is a brief program that uses a small amount of cold water to rinse dishes. Its purpose is to prevent food soils from drying onto plates if you are not planning to run a full wash cycle immediately. This cycle does not use detergent and is not intended to fully clean the dishes. If you selected this by mistake, you can cancel the program by pressing and holding the ‘Start/Reset’ button for about 3 seconds, then select a full wash program. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for fill and water-supply faults after the tap, hose, and inlet screen are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Bosch dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after the filter, sump, and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher drain pump Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motor Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for wash, spray-arm, and circulation symptoms after filters and spray arms are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Dishwasher Pre-Rinse symbol: Pre-Rinse is normally a program choice. Diagnose it only when the dishwasher is stuck in that mode or cannot start a normal wash. Cancel the selected program once, then choose a full wash cycle and confirm the controls respond normally. If the unit fills and drains but never washes, check the filter, sump, spray arms, and circulation sound during the first wash minutes. If buttons do not respond or the same program returns by itself, inspect the control panel and wiring before assuming a pump failure. If the symptom returns after these checks, use the full Bosch model number from the door tag before ordering any part. The same display message can point to different parts depending on the exact model and what the dishwasher does during fill, wash, drain, or dry. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Browse all Bosch error codes: Bosch Error Codes

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

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The researched guidance for Bosch Dishwasher error PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER-2 points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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