Bosch dishwasher repeatedly blows fuses & sparks near power cord

[Laurence]

I have a Bosch Exxcel diswasher (code on back of machine is

5600041012/04/154/05:52).

The other day, part way through the cycle there was a bang and the machine lost power. The fuse had blown and when I changed it and optimistically plugged it in again there was another bang and again the machine had no power. As I had the back exposed this time I did notice the light from an electrical spark coming somewhere around the back. I also noticed black sooty marks around a small panel where the power cord enters the machine (like the spark had happened just behind the panel).

If I could remove the panel I would like to see if it is a simple electrical fault that I could fix. The panel looks removable but I can't seem to do it. It looks like it is clipped into the back of the machine. It slides left to right a little as if clipped into a track inside.

Can you suggest how to get the panel open and what the fault could be?

[Bob Eager]

Need the model number. Usually on the top edge of the front door, engraved on the stainless steel. The ENR/FD number.

If I could remove the panel I would like to see if it is a simple

On my Bosch, there was a similar panel covering the hose connection (I needed to replace the hose). It needed to be released from behind, with a silly small hole for access. In the end I (accidentally) broke the clip. I drilled a hole in the tow visible parts of the clip and bolted it back together! (have a new clip now, for next time)

There are exploded diagrams of Bosch machines. Get that number and look it up...that may give you a clue. Start at:

follow the spare parts link.

[Harry Bloomfield]

Might well be - a mains filter.