Does this guide apply to your appliance?

Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.

No exact model number is recorded here. Confirm the code in your appliance manual before following a check.

Likely causes

  • The dishwasher’s water tap or corner valve is closed, restricted, or not supplying water.
  • The inlet hose is kinked, crushed, or incorrectly positioned.
  • The inlet filter is blocked, where the exact model permits owner cleaning.
  • The inlet valve may not be closing fully, allowing water-flow pulses when the valve should be off.
  • An internal filling-system or water-inlet fault may require professional diagnosis.

What to try

Safely check the water supply and inlet hose

Easy
  1. Switch off the dishwasher and close its water tap.
  2. Check that the shutoff or corner valve is open and that water is available at the connection, without dismantling pressurized parts.
  3. Inspect the inlet hose for kinks, crushing, or sharp bends.
  4. Check the connection and surrounding area for visible leaks.
  5. Reopen the tap only if there is no leak and the hose and connection appear sound; monitor the dishwasher. If E16 returns, close the tap again and arrange service.

This step is marked caution. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com

Inspect or clean the inlet filter only if your model permits it

Moderate
  1. Confirm the procedure in the dishwasher’s manual using the E-Nr/model number.
  2. Switch off the appliance and close the water tap before touching the water connection.
  3. If the manual identifies an owner-serviceable inlet filter, follow its removal and cleaning instructions; do not immerse an AquaStop safety valve.
  4. Reassemble the connection exactly as specified and check for leaks before using the dishwasher.
  5. If the filter cannot be accessed safely, the manual does not permit cleaning, or E16 remains, stop and contact a qualified appliance engineer.

This step is marked caution. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: media3.bsh-group.com

Stop using the dishwasher when the fault returns or water will not stop

Professional

This is a service referral, not a do-it-yourself repair procedure.

  1. If E16 returns after the hose, tap, and model-approved filter checks, switch off the dishwasher.
  2. Close the dishwasher’s water tap and leave it closed.
  3. If water continues entering while the dishwasher is switched off, do not operate it again.
  4. Contact Siemens support or a qualified appliance engineer and provide the E-Nr/model number and the E16 code.
  5. Do not attempt to replace or test the inlet valve or other internal components yourself.

This step is marked professional. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com

The code returned or the check did not help?

Avoid repeated resets and do not select a replacement part from the code alone. Record the exact code, full model number, when it appeared, and the checks you tried with their results. Share these details with the manufacturer or service technician.

Disconnecting power does not establish that internal components are safe to touch. This guide does not authorize opening electrical components or bypassing safety devices.

Related error codes

Siemens E18Siemens Dishwasher E18: Water-Inlet Fault Siemens E20Siemens Dishwasher Error Code E20: Circulation Pump or Rinsing Circuit Fault Siemens E25Siemens Dishwasher Error Code E25: Drain Pump Blocked or Drainage Fault Bosch E09Troubleshooting Bosch Dishwasher Error Code E09 (Heating Circuit Failure) Bosch E12Bosch Dishwasher Error Code E12: Limescale Build-up Bosch E14Bosch Dishwasher Error Code E14: Water Inflow/Flow Meter Issue

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