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

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
Error codePRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATERDishwasher

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    This symbol shows that the pre-rinse cycle is

    This symbol shows that the pre-rinse cycle is currently running.

  2. 2
    This is part of the normal operation to

    This is part of the normal operation to rinse dishes before the main wash cycle begins.

  3. 3
    No action is needed as this is not

    No action is needed as this is not an error message.

A quick explanation

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

The pre-rinse cycle is active.

The answer you came for

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

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

  1. 1

    This symbol shows that the pre-rinse cycle is

    This symbol shows that the pre-rinse cycle is currently running.

  2. 2

    This is part of the normal operation to

    This is part of the normal operation to rinse dishes before the main wash cycle begins.

  3. 3

    No action is needed as this is not

    No action is needed as this is not an error message.

  4. 4

    The dishwasher will automatically move to the main

    The dishwasher will automatically move to the main wash cycle after the pre-rinse is finished.

  5. 5

    You do not need any parts or to

    You do not need any parts or to perform any repairs.

  6. 6

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

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

  7. 7

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path,

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix PRE-RINSE SYMBOL (SPRAY OF WATER) Error (Step-by-Step) This symbol shows that the pre-rinse cycle is currently running. This is part of the normal operation to rinse dishes before the main wash cycle begins. No action is needed as this is not an error message. The dishwasher will automatically move to the main wash cycle after the pre-rinse is finished. You do not need any parts or to perform any repairs. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Dishwasher Bosch Dishwasher Error PRE-RINSE SYMBOL (SPRAY OF WATER): Use the code, light, or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm what the dishwasher actually does before ordering parts. 1. Turn power off before opening panels, reaching into the sump, touching wiring, or checking the pump, heater, valve, sensor, latch, or control area. 2. Confirm whether the display is a normal cycle/status symbol or a recurring fault that interrupts filling, washing, draining, drying, locking, or control response. 3. Start with the fill path: water supply, inlet screen, hose position, float or level sensing, inlet valve wiring, and control output. 4. Clean the filter and sump, check spray-arm movement, verify water supply, inspect the drain hose and sink connection, and correct any visible blockage before replacing parts. 5. Run a short test cycle and watch where it fails; the exact stage matters more than the displayed word or symbol by itself. 6. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the door tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number from the door tag. The same display clue can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. 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. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Ask a Technician Online – Get Answer in Minutes Find a Local Repair Pro Near You

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

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Bosch Dishwasher error PRE-RINSE-SYMBOL-SPRAY-OF-WATER 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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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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