How to Fix the Siemens Dishwasher E25 Error Code

Find the dishwasher plug and unplug it from the power supply outlet.

Open the dishwasher door and pull the lower tray straight out on its rollers.

Remove the cutlery basket or tray if it blocks access to the filter.

Pull the upper tray outward until the wheels reach the small stop at the end of each runner.

Lift the tray over the stop, roll the remaining wheels over the stop, and place the tray on the floor.

Locate the round pump filter in the bottom of the dishwasher tub.

Turn the filter anticlockwise a few turns until the catch releases.

Lift the whole filter mechanism out of the sump.

Place a bucket beside the dishwasher.

Use a sponge to soak up water from the filter well and squeeze it into the bucket.

Repeat until the filter well is empty and the pump cover is easy to reach.

Use a metal spoon as a blunt lever behind the pump cover clip.

Lever the clip outward until it pops free.

Grip the loose clip with your fingers and pull the cover upward and toward you.

Look into the pump opening at the bottom of the sump to find the impeller.

Turn the impeller with a finger and confirm that it spins freely.

Remove any debris, dirt, or long hair from the pump opening.

Slide the pump cover downward into place and push it inward until the clip pops in.

Use a brush to scrape food, grease, and dirt from the filter into a bin.

Remove as much loose debris as possible before washing the filter.

Add washing up liquid to hot water in a bowl.

Scrub the filter parts with the brush until no dirt remains.

Use a sponge to wipe away any remaining residue.

Clean both filter pieces if the mechanism has separated.

Push the filter pieces back together until they clip easily into place.

Lower the clean filter into the sump and slide it into its seat.

Push it down gently without forcing it.

Turn the filter clockwise until it tightens and the two arrows line up.

Slide the lower tray straight in on its rollers.

Use two hands to guide the upper tray wheels onto the runners.

Lift the wheels over the runner stops and roll the tray into the dishwasher.

Pull the dishwasher out far enough to reach the drainage pipe at the back.

Place a bucket and sponge under the drainage area because water will spill.

Find the drain hose coming out of the back of the dishwasher.

Hold the hose end over the bucket and empty any water or loose debris into it.

Look down the hose end and clear any obvious blockage or residue.

Place a plastic tray under the sink U-bend to catch water.

Undo the hand-tight plastic nuts on the U-bend by turning them by hand.

Remove only the pipe section needed to inspect the U-bend and attached waste pipe.

Release the upper retaining clip if the pipe section needs to come away from the wall.

Empty excess water into the bucket or sink and check the pipe for residue or blockages.

Fit the U-bend pipework back into position.

Hand-tighten the plastic nuts until snug.

Put the dishwasher waste hose back into the drain connection.

Restore power and run a short drain or rinse cycle while checking the hose and U-bend for leaks.