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Bosch Dishwasher Error E3000

Bosch dishwasher E3000 flow meter failure / filling system issue (manufacturer wording)

This error code points to a filling fault where there are no impulses from the flow sensor, even though water is detected by the heating pump.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
E3000 = flow meter/filling fault — free checks, one reset, then BoschThe manufacturer routes this code to service. A part order makes sense only after diagnosis confirms the flow meter on your exact model.
Bosch dishwasher repair guide for error E3000
Error codeE3000Dishwasher

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Confirm supply basics (free)

    Verify the supply valve is open and the inlet hose is not kinked. A restricted supply can masquerade as a flow-meter fault.

  2. 2
    Reset power once

    Turn the dishwasher off at the breaker for 30 seconds and retry a short cycle — Bosch’s documented electronic-fault reset pattern.

  3. 3
    Capture the pattern for Bosch service

    Note whether E3000 appears immediately at start or after some filling. Bosch’s guidance for this code is to contact Customer Support, and your notes speed up that call.

A quick explanation

What does E3000 mean?

Bosch routes this code to Customer Support. External supply checks are still worth doing free, and any flow-meter part is a model-verified candidate only.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch dishwasher error E3000

Free supply checks and one reset, then Bosch Customer Support — flow-meter replacement on this code is a diagnosed service repair, not a guess-order part.

  1. 1

    Rule out supply restriction

    Open the supply valve fully and straighten the inlet hose; retest. If E3000 clears, no flow meter was involved.

    What you should see: Supply-side masquerades are eliminated free.
  2. 2

    One documented reset

    Breaker off for 30 seconds, restore, run a short cycle. If E3000 returns immediately, stop resetting — the fault is reproducible and needs diagnosis.

    What you should see: A one-off electronics state is cleared or the fault is confirmed reproducible.
  3. 3

    Contact Bosch Customer Support (documented)

    Bosch’s error list directs E3000 to Customer Support. Flow-meter and filling-system diagnosis sits inside the machine — not a visitor repair.

    What you should see: The filling system is diagnosed and repaired properly.
  4. 4

    If a flow meter is confirmed, verify the model

    Flow meters vary by platform. Match any candidate against the E-Nr model plate before ordering; the candidate below requires that verification.

    What you should see: No unverified flow meter is purchased.
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.

What may be causing it?

  • Flow meter failure (manufacturer wording)
  • Restricted water flow into the dishwasher
  • Filling system fault requiring Bosch diagnosis

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Possible part if diagnosis confirms failure

Flow meter

OEM candidate: 00611317

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Dishwasher error E3000 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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Bosch E3000 explained — free supply checks, the documented reset, what Bosch service needs to hear, and the model-verified flow meter path.

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Reviewed by the Appliance Fix Guide Editorial Team

Last reviewed and updated Jun 19, 2026 · Educational repair guidance, not a professional diagnosis

  • Researched against manufacturer documentation and service literature where available.
  • Safety-first structure: every guide starts with the safest first action and states when to stop and call a professional.
  • Part compatibility is treated cautiously: fitment must be confirmed against the exact model number before purchase.