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Home » blog » Bosch Classixx dishwasher check water error

Bosch Classixx dishwasher check water error

Published May 7, 2014 by lawsie 49 Comments

bosch classixx dishwasher
Does your bosch classixx dishwasher look like this one? Or close? Read on!

Dishwashers used to be seen as a bit of a luxury, but these days any household with the space can have one of these marvels of the modern age.  The problem with having a dishwasher is that you can come very dependent on them,  and when they stop working the dirty dishes soon pile up.

We have always bought Bosch because they seem to cost very little and last a long time. I think we pay about £60 for each of the dishwashers we bought.  However, we don’t think of these machines as disposable in any way; A lot of the time they stop working they are actually quite easy to fix.

Most Bosch dishwashers have a complex series of error-checking programs that can tell you exactly why your dishes are still covered in remnants of last night’s vittles.  If you can figure out which combination of buttons you need to click in what order, then you can get the error codes, your next task is figuring out what the hell they mean.

The Classixx range is somewhat easier to diagnose. thanks mainly to the clearly labelled error lights on the front panel.  One error light that has troubled me more than most is the ‘Check Water’ error.  

So I’m going to tell you how to fix it.  The problem with hiring a repair man to fix a machine that costs so little is that the repair may well be higher than the cost of a new machine.  That’s not to say it shouldn’t be fixed though, I think we’re all aware that reuse-recycle is much nicer to the trees and bees than chucking stuff away at the first sign of trouble.

Bosch Classixx 'check water' error lcd display screen

How to fix the Bosch Classixx ‘check water’ error.

If you’ve got this error message there’s a chance your dishwasher has stopped mid-cycle, either through power-cut, the law of random-averages, or because your toddler has figured out how to open the door.   These Classixx don’t like it up ’em, by which I mean they don’t like being stopped in the flow of their important work.  As long as there actually is water going to your dishwasher then you might yourself scratching your noggin as you stare agape at the ‘Check Water’ error light, as fears of actually having to wield a washing up brush enter the darker parts of your psyche.  Do not fear, here’s how to fix this error message:

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Switch your dishwasher off at the wall, leave it for the length of time it takes you to say ‘rum baba makes me wish doughnuts were sold in kebab shops’.
  2. Explain to whoever happens to be present why you just mentioned ‘rum baba’.
  3. Pull the dishwasher out of its little ‘ole
  4. Gently (and carefully if full!) tilt the wisher about 45-degree angle (sideways), first left, then right.
  5. Clear up the water that spills out.
  6. Put the dishwasher back
  7. Switch the device back on at the wall and wash your dishes!
  8. Buy me a pint; I’ve just saved you a wodge of cash.

Update – September 2019

This post is now five years old and is still visited many thousands of times a year.  The advice hasn’t changed in all that time, and I still get a lot of messages from Bosch Classixx dishwasher owners thanking me for helping them fix this check water error.  I’m guessing eventually the number of Bosch Classixx dishwashers still being used will decline, but in the meantime, I’m still really happy that this troubleshooting blog post is still helping so many people.  I’m also still really happy that a few people (roughly 1 in 5,000) are so pleased they buy me a pint 🙂


Update – January 2021

Well, this post continues to be very popular and was viewed 8,424 times in 2020! The only change I’ve made to this page is to add a Bitcoin donations section. I REALLY appreciate the few people who are kind enough to click the link for ‘buy me a pint‘.


Update – February 2023

We’re still here and this page is still being read thousands of times a year! They really made these dishwashers to last, didn’t they?

Last Updated on February 21, 2023

Filed Under: Consumer Info Tagged With: Bosch Classixx, dishwasher, error message, fixing, how to

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  1. Andy Todd says

    February 8, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Thank you If I ever see you, I'll buy you that pint. I'd checked the outlet, and the supply before googling to your blog, which did indeed save me time and money!

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:56 am

      Excellent! That's great news.

      Reply
  2. Andy Todd says

    February 8, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Just realised 'buy me a pint' was a link. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Well thank you very much 🙂

      Reply
  3. Unknown says

    February 22, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Brilliant thanks✅

    Reply
  4. willie says

    March 3, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    brilliant

    Reply
  5. Unknown says

    March 14, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks, pint of Stella?

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Well thank you very much!

      Reply
  6. Unknown says

    March 21, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Thanks so much for this, it worked perfectly. Such an easy solution too.

    Reply
  7. Unknown says

    March 31, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Thank you that worked fine you are a gent!

    Reply
  8. Unknown says

    April 1, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Hi, this fix works great so thank you. But it keeps happening, is there something else wrong do you think?
    Cheers.

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Hmm, I wish I knew!

      Reply
  9. Unknown says

    April 1, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Hi, this fix works great so thank you. But it keeps happening, is there something else wrong do you think?
    Cheers.

    Reply
  10. Unknown says

    May 17, 2019 at 12:00 am

    Thanks. Worked a treat, I owe you a pint. 👍🏼

    Reply
  11. Unknown says

    October 9, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    Thank you for the advice, guess we owe you a pint. Tilting worked first time.

    Reply
  12. Greg says

    December 15, 2019 at 8:53 am

    hahaha so simple. just worked for me, and was worth a pint, enjoy

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    January 8, 2020 at 5:14 am

    Thanks once again. I have used your post instructions successfully before (and bought you a pint) and have just needed to search them up again. Machine is purring away and you well deserve the pint!

    Reply
  14. Unknown says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:08 am

    You are a genius!! 🙂 thank you

    Reply
  15. Alun Parry says

    June 20, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Worked for me. Thanks. Just bought you a pint.

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Thank you very much Alun, I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  16. Sotosound says

    June 30, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Worked a treat but found that I had to unplug the dishwasher before I could pull it all the way out. This meant pulling out the washing machine to reach the wall socket. 'Tisn't easy. 'Tisn't.

    Many thanks. Bought you a pint. Adnams Broadside is a goodun! 🙂

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:58 am

      It's never easy is it :). I'm glad you got it sorted. Broadside for the win!

      Reply
  17. Unknown says

    August 15, 2020 at 8:10 am

    Worked a treat on our 8 year old machine, thank you so much, we also discovered that the kitchen fitters seem to have built the units around the dishwasher and we can't access anything other than the plug, so it saved us a lot of hassle, thanks again and enjoy your pint.

    Reply
  18. Unknown says

    August 24, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Thanks I owe you a pint

    Reply
  19. ChimpyChompy says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Advice still works. Just saved me a lot of hassle. Enjoy the well earned pint!

    Reply
  20. Marcus says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:36 am

    Cheers Andrew, saved me a right headache! Enjoy your pint!

    Reply
  21. Unknown says

    September 12, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Thank you for the blog, I am happy to be 1 in 5000 to buy you a drink, but I doubt that 3,50 will still stretch to a pint. If you do manage to find a pub that is open, pleae enjoy.
    Peter

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:58 am

      Cheers Peter, here's to you!

      Reply
  22. Unknown says

    September 12, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    I'll buy you a pint if you can recommend a dishwasher for a low pressure area, please!!! Trying to get advice is like searching for hens' teeth. My friend has the Bosch Classixx in a low pressure area and has never had any trouble. Someone else said new machines these days come with a built-in pump???

    Reply
  23. Unknown says

    November 7, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Mate, I've bought you a pint. After lockdown 2 you'll be able to redeem it I'm sure. Tipping the bloody thing worked a treat. After taking it to bits and cleaning the Matrix etc,etc. It just needed a tip out.

    Thank you. This saved me £300 on a new machine.

    Enjoy your pint.

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:59 am

      Glad to have able to have helped, thank you for the pint!

      Reply
  24. Unknown says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    Thanks so much. Thought you were bonkers but it worked and have bought you a pint! 😁

    Reply
  25. Unknown says

    November 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Cheers mate, worked a treat and I bought you a pint.

    Reply
  26. cazza62000 says

    December 1, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    My brand new dishwasher has check water light .checked everything ? Help please

    Reply
  27. cazza62000 says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    My brand new dish washer has check water light on .tried everything ..help please ?

    Reply
  28. cazza62000 says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    My brand new dishwasher says check water..checked everything ..

    Reply
  29. Allison says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Hi
    I’ve tried your method but it didn’t work 🙁
    Any other suggestions?

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:59 am

      Sadly not, I'm a bit of a one-trick pony where Dishwashers are concerned.

      Reply
  30. Allison says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    I tried your fix but it didn’t work 🙁
    Any other suggestions?

    Reply
  31. Allison says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    I tried your fix but it didn’t work 🙁
    Any other suggestions?

    Reply
  32. Kevin Ashley says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    I don't have a Classix, but another Bosch model, but can confirm this advice works just as well on that. Have just tried & failed to use your link to get you a couple of pints, but will try again – very grateful!

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:00 am

      Oh, that's good to know! Cheers Kevin!

      Reply
  33. Unknown says

    December 29, 2020 at 11:33 am

    Hi Andy,

    took your advice with my dead Bosch classixx dishwasher and it did the trick. hope you enjoy the pint, Kind regards, Mike

    Reply
  34. MPCM says

    January 1, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks Andrew. Worked a dream! I had already tried cleaning the filter and was about to start taking it apart… Gladly bought you a pint too – happy new year!
    PS. The redirect page after paypal prints out error codes so you might want to look at that…

    Reply
    • Andrew Culture says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:00 am

      Oh, thanks for the tip. That link so SO old, I'll try and figure out what's going on.

      Reply
  35. David says

    February 24, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    Just sent you £4.30. Please don’t become an alkie.

    Reply
    • lawsie says

      February 24, 2023 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you David, I’ll do me best!

      Reply
  36. Esther says

    March 26, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Hi, hoping you can help me,
    Got the check water light on this morning, had done what you suggested and also cleaned out the pipes. I have water going in and coming out.have done the reset button but I’m still getting the light on. Do I need to get a new washer?.
    Many thanks

    Reply
    • lawsie says

      March 26, 2023 at 6:01 pm

      Sorry I don’t have the answer, but I have approved your comment so hopefully someone else will read this page and have the answer for you.

      Reply

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