Bosch dishwasher E19: dispenser-solenoid circuit fault
Bosch identifies E19 as a detergent-dispenser solenoid circuit fault and recommends a brief breaker reset; if it returns, support/service is required.
What this guide covers
Error codes: E19, E-19
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
This reviewed path begins with a direct owner-safe action or status check rather than a branching question. Follow the step below, then use the interactive diagnostic if the condition persists.
- Turn the dishwasher breaker offWait about 30 seconds.
- Restore power and retryDo not repeatedly reset a returning circuit fault.
Reviewed outcomes
Reset power at the breaker once
Bosch’s owner-level E19 action is a 30-second breaker reset.
Evidence strength: Strong
E19 returned after the power reset
The fault is internal to the dispenser/control circuit and needs service-level diagnosis.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
The fault is internal to the dispenser/control circuit and needs service-level diagnosis.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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