VERIFIED
E6002 narrows attention to heat pump is blocked on the applicable Bosch dishwasher platform. Keep the full model number with the code for accurate diagnosis.
When E6002 appears on a Bosch dishwasher, the control has registered heat pump is blocked. That points the diagnostic process toward the heating or temperature-control path, but the display alone is not enough to choose a replacement part.
Treat the code as evidence, not a complete diagnosis. Record what the appliance does, complete only the safe checks that fit the exact model, and arrange testing if the warning remains active or comes back.
At a glance
- Code: E6002
- Appliance: Bosch Dishwasher
- Verified meaning: heat pump is blocked
- Diagnostic direction: the heating or temperature-control path
- Service area context: San Francisco; confirm coverage by ZIP code
What the code is pointing to
The technical anchor for E6002 is heat pump is blocked. That description should remain unchanged when the page is imported. What can vary is the hardware behind the condition, so the model/E-Nr and the observed behavior are necessary context.
For this reason, E6002 should be used to narrow the troubleshooting path toward the heating or temperature-control path, not as automatic proof that one specific component has failed.
Operating signs to record
Before changing settings or cycling power, note what the appliance is doing. Useful observations include:
- Washing action might weaken or stop.
- Heating performance can change.
- The cycle can interrupt.
- The warning might return after restart.
Possible causes
- Restriction in the heat-pump/circulation path.
- Heat-pump mechanical fault.
- Related sensing or control condition.
First checks to make safely
- Write down the exact code and model.
- Use only a normal power reset where Bosch permits it.
- Avoid dismantle the heat pump or circulation system.
These steps are meant to gather useful information without exposing live wiring, bypassing an interlock, defeating a leak-protection device, or opening a system the owner documentation does not designate for user access.
When to stop using the appliance
If the warning comes back, the heat-pump/circulation path needs internal inspection and model-specific testing. When requesting service, include the complete Bosch model/E-Nr. Similar-looking dishwashers can use different controls, pumps, drying systems, and diagnostic logic.
If the code comes back
If the warning comes back, the heat-pump/circulation path needs internal inspection and model-specific testing. When requesting service, include the complete Bosch model/E-Nr. Similar-looking dishwashers can use different controls, pumps, drying systems, and diagnostic logic.
A useful service request includes the exact display, what the appliance was doing immediately before the warning, and which external checks were already completed.
Use the complete Bosch E-Nr
Use the complete Bosch model/E-Nr when matching E6002 to technical documentation. Similar-looking products can use different sensors, controls, pumps, motors, or diagnostic logic.
FAQ
For the source record used here, E6002 is associated with heat pump is blocked. The complete model/E-Nr still matters because Bosch can use different hardware and diagnostic logic across product families.
Do not continue if the warning is accompanied by the stop conditions listed above. Water near electrical parts, leaking, smoke, a burning odor, sparking, or repeated breaker trips are reasons to leave the appliance off and arrange service.
Where the Bosch documentation for the exact model allows a normal power reset, use it once after recording the code. A returning warning means the underlying condition still needs attention; repeated resets are not a repair.
Not necessarily. An error code narrows the detected condition or system. The model number, symptoms, and model-specific testing are still needed before selecting a component.
Have the full Bosch model/E-Nr, the exact E6002 display, the cycle stage or operating state when it appears, the visible symptoms, and the safe checks already completed.
Bosch service in the San Francisco area
Still seeing E6002 on your Bosch dishwasher?
If E6002 remains active or returns, request Bosch dishwasher diagnosis for the San Francisco service area. Include the complete model/E-Nr, the exact code, a short symptom description, and your ZIP code so service coverage can be confirmed.
Model compatibility: Bosch reuses codes across series and model years, so Bosch Dishwasher E6002 Error Code may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.