The Water Inlet is an OEM part for Bosch dishwashers. This component controls the flow of water into the dishwasher during the wash and rinse cycles. It ensures that the appliance receives the appropriate amount of water necessary for optimal cleaning performance.
Causes of a bad water inlet can include mineral buildup from hard water, wear and tear from regular use, or electrical issues that prevent the valve from opening or closing properly.
Symptoms of a bad water inlet include:
- Dishwasher not filling with water or filling slowly
- Water leaking from the inlet valve area
- The dishwasher failing to start or complete cycles
- Error codes related to water intake issues
This OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
I got E15 code occasionally i would slide it out and dry out with some paper towels and it would be fine again for a few months Vincent G. • Buffalo , NY • August 13, 2018
It finally gave E15 code, then after drying out the E15 code came back within 5 minutes of running. I dried out the base then I ran the dishwasher and observed water coming down the overflow chute after running only 5 minutes.There is a water inlet (clear water chamber on the side of the machine). It had some gunk inside that was stopping a black float shut-off from moving. I replaced the water inlet chamber. I also suspected the non return valve (also called a check valve). From the parts...
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