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Bosch Dishwasher SMS26AW08G
No model-specific codes verified in this database
Record the exact display message and complete model suffix before using a troubleshooting guide.
This is the Bosch SMS26AW08G dishwasher troubleshooting and support page for the United Kingdom. Bosch identifies SMS26AW08G as a Series 2 60 cm white freestanding dishwasher for the United Kingdom market. Bosch lists Extra Dry and a Silence programme. The official product page confirms identity and listed features, but it does not prove which general Bosch fault codes are implemented by a particular E-Nr revision. Use the safe checks and matching Bosch documentation below; no exact-E-Nr error-code list or reset sequence was verified for this entry.
Bosch Series 2 60 cm White freestanding dishwasher SMS26AW08G Error Codes
No manufacturer-confirmed error symbols are currently recorded for this exact model. This does not prove that the appliance cannot display a code or warning.
No verified code list available. Use the matching model manual or manufacturer support for unexplained display messages.
The directory currently provides no verified error-code table for this model. Check the official model manual and symptom advice; do not apply generic codes from another appliance.
Safety first
Turn the dishwasher off and isolate electrical power before any owner-permitted cleaning. Never touch wet electrical equipment, expose wiring, open fixed panels, handle live connections or dismantle the pump, heater or controls. Stop using the appliance for leaks, electrical trips, smoke, burning smells or damaged cables. If a leak is suspected, turn off the water supply when safe and arrange qualified help. Bosch UK advises professional repair for heating faults such as those described in its general E09 guidance.
Quick help
Product identification: Series 2 60 cm White. Bosch lists Extra Dry and a Silence programme.
| What you see | Safe next step | When to request service |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher does not drain | Check the selected cycle has ended; inspect only accessible areas described by the correct manual. Bosch drainage guidance covers general causes, not proof of this model’s parts layout. | Call Bosch if standing water remains, a warning recurs or pump access would require disassembly. |
| Water at the base or visible leak | Do not run another cycle. If safe, turn off the water supply and power; note the visible location without pulling out an installed dishwasher. | Arrange service for leakage, wet electrics or water beneath the machine. |
| Dishes remain dirty | Ensure spray arms have room to turn and the detergent is placed correctly. Bosch discusses filter and spray-arm maintenance in its cleaning guidance. | Ask Bosch for help if poor cleaning persists after checks allowed by the matching manual. |
| An error code or flashing light | Record the exact characters or light pattern. Copy the full E-Nr including the number after the slash from the door-edge rating label. | Request a matching-model interpretation, especially for heating, water leaks or repeated stoppages. |
The first checks above are general Bosch owner guidance. They are not evidence that a specific programme, pump location or error code is shared by every SMS26AW08G production suffix.
Error codes and display messages
Evidence limit: Bosch’s regional code pages are general dishwasher advice. No matching document was verified that proves these codes apply to the exact Bosch SMS26AW08G E-Nr suffix. A missing confirmed entry is not proof the appliance cannot display that fault. Do not apply instructions from another variant without checking your manual.
General Bosch dishwasher error references
Bosch uk’s general dishwasher support pages explains the codes below. Treat them only as reference meanings, not model-specific diagnostics.
| Display | Meaning in official general guidance | Source and model status |
|---|---|---|
E09 | Heating element fault; Bosch UK recommends professional repair. | Bosch UK general guidance Not confirmed for SMS26AW08G |
E15 | Leakage indication; Bosch UK advises checking visible leaks and obtaining support. | Bosch UK general guidance Not confirmed for SMS26AW08G |
E18 | Water supply interrupted or too low, according to Bosch UK. | Bosch UK general guidance Not confirmed for SMS26AW08G |
E19 | Heat-exchanger problem; Bosch UK recommends an engineer. | Bosch UK general guidance Not confirmed for SMS26AW08G |
E24 | Drainage problem associated with a blockage in Bosch UK guidance. | Bosch UK general guidance Not confirmed for SMS26AW08G |
If your display shows a different spelling, another number, or a flashing-light pattern, record it exactly rather than assuming equivalent meanings. Check regional Bosch support for your full E-Nr.
Common problems
These are dishwasher-wide checks from Bosch’s United Kingdom support resources, not tested repairs on this particular appliance.
| What you notice | What to check | When to stop |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle finishes with dirty dishes | Bosch’s general cleaning advice covers checking loading, detergent and accessible spray arms. Do not remove hidden components. | If a simple accessible check changes nothing, check the exact manual or ask Bosch. |
| Slow or incomplete draining | Bosch’s general drain guidance discusses blockages and hose issues. Follow only cleaning steps present in your precise E-Nr manual. | Stop if the pump is inaccessible, the appliance leaks or the fault repeats. |
| Poor drying or no heat | First separate droplets on plastic items from a machine that never heats. Bosch support recommends checking loading and rinse aid; heater faults need service. | Request service for no heating or an electrical fault; do not open the heating circuit. |
Manual and support
Open the dishwasher door and copy the entire rating-plate E-Nr, including any /xx suffix; also retain the FD number if Bosch asks for it. Bosch rating-label guidance. A shared sales model without its production suffix is not enough to verify every manual instruction or fault code.
- Find manuals using the full E-Nr on Bosch UK
- Official SMS26AW08G product page
- Bosch UK dishwasher troubleshooting and contact
- How to find an appliance model number
Manual status: The manufacturer lists manuals under its product and E-Nr support system, but a direct manual matching the complete production suffix and its revision/page was not independently verified. This link opens an E-Nr manual finder, not a direct PDF.
Reset status: No exact-model or full-E-Nr reset sequence was confirmed. Avoid power-button combinations from unrelated Bosch models.
Sources and author
- Bosch UK product listing for SMS26AW08G
- Bosch UK dishwasher support
- Bosch UK manual finder
- Bosch UK model identification / E-Nr search
- Bosch UK dishwasher drainage guidance
By Ahmad Raza. Last checked: 2026-10-15. No technical reviewer or physical appliance test is claimed.
The Bosch United Kingdom product listing confirms the base model and visible product description. Error-code applicability, exact service steps and manual revision remain unverified for the individual production suffix.
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