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 Opening the dishwasher after a cycle and finding a pool of dirty water sitting at the bottom is one of the most common dishwasher complaints out there. The good news is that it's usually something you can sort out yourself in about fifteen minutes. Here's what to check, in order. 1. Clogged filter This is the number one cause by a wide margin. Most dishwashers have a removable filter at the bottom of the tub, underneath the lower spray arm. Food particles, labels, and general grime build up over time, and once it's clogged enough, water can't drain through it. Pull it out and rinse it thoroughly, using an old toothbrush on anything caked on. 2. Debris blocking the drain pump Underneath the filter, there's usually a small chamber where the drain pump sits. Glass shards, fruit stickers, bits of broken plastic — these are classic culprits that slip past the filter and jam the pump's impeller. With the dishwasher unplugged, check this area and clear out anything...

 You open your Bosch dishwasher after a cycle expecting clean, dry dishes, and instead there's a pool of dirty water sitting at the bottom. It's one of the most common dishwasher complaints out there, and the good news is that it's usually something you can sort out in about fifteen minutes, no tools required. Let's go through the usual causes, starting with the simplest. 1. Clogged filter This is the number one cause by a wide margin. Bosch dishwashers have a removable filter assembly at the bottom of the tub, underneath the lower spray arm — it's usually a cylindrical piece you twist to unlock. Food particles, labels from jars, and general grime build up in there over time, and once it's clogged enough, water simply can't drain through it. Pull it out, rinse it thoroughly under running water, and use an old toothbrush to get into the mesh if it's really caked on. 2. Something's blocking the drain pump area Underneath the filter, there's us...