What E:06 means on a Bosch dishwasher: The door latch

What E:06 means

Your cycle stops abruptly and E:06 shows because the control no longer sees the door as shut. Bosch reads a magnet in the latch with a Hall sensor. Two quite different situations produce the same number. In one, the door really was not latched or opened itself mid-program. In the other, the sensor or its wiring has failed, so a door that is properly closed reads as open.

Common causes of E:06

Door pushed shut but not latched, or springing open under load
Tub or cabinet slightly out of square so the latch misses the sensor
Hall sensor in the latch, or its wiring, damaged

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the power off at the breaker or unplug the unit. 2. Clear grime from the door gasket and the latch pocket with a damp cloth. 3. Close the door firmly until the latch clicks. 4. Restore power and run a short program. If E:06 returns while the door is plainly shut, stop there, because that points to the sensor side and needs a technician.

! Why to stop there

Forcing the latch or bending the strike to get a click can crack the plastic housing around the sensor.
A door that does not close squarely may be a cabinet or hinge problem, which no sensor replacement will cure.
Wiring near the latch is low voltage but sits close to the wet tub edge, and prying at it risks a shorted connector.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E:06E:06 questions

Why does E:06 only show up sometimes?

An intermittent latch reading usually means a door that is borderline, such as a worn catch, a cabinet that has shifted, or a loose connector. It tends to get more frequent, so it is worth having looked at.

Could a countertop being too close cause this?

Yes, an out-of-square cabinet opening or a door that rubs on an adjacent surface can keep it from seating. We check the fit and the door alignment as part of the visit before blaming the sensor.

Is the dishwasher unsafe while E:06 is showing?

No, it is a protective stop. The machine refuses to run with an open door, which is the intended behavior, and nothing is wrong with the water or the power side.