Customer Questions and Answers for Sump To Water Inlet Hose by Bosch

The Sump to Water Inlet Hose is an OEM replacement part for Bosch dishwashers. This hose provides a pathway connecting the dishwasher's sump and water inlet valve. It allows the sump to fill with water during different dishwashing cycles, facilitating key functions like rinsing, spraying cycles, and final rinses. Proper connection between these components via this hose is required for the dishwasher to operate efficiently. 

Causes of a faulty sump to water inlet hose include cracking, leaking, or kinking over repeated use and cycles. Hoses can become damaged due to pinching in the dishwasher or exposure to high water pressures over time.

Symptoms of a bad sump to water inlet hose include: 

• Incomplete filling of the sump during the cycle
• Erratic water pressure 
• Leaks from the hose connection points
• Loud knocking sounds from within the dishwasher 

This replacement part is also compatible with some Thermador, Gaggenau, and Kenmore models.