Make and Model of Dishwasher Used in This Video
Part Used in This Video
1. Remove the Cabinet Door
If your dishwasher is an integrated model, the cabinet door will need to be removed first. On this Bosch machine, it's held in place by four T20 Torx screws. Some models use rounded screws for the door and flat screws for the control panel — you only need to remove the four rounded top screws holding the cabinet door to the dishwasher.
Once the screws are out, lift the cabinet door away and set it to one side. Remember to unplug the dishwasher from the mains before starting any repair work.
2. Remove the Kick Plate and Insulation
You should be able to keep your dishwasher upright while replacing the float, but if access is tricky you can tilt it carefully backwards for more room. Put on a pair of work gloves, then remove the two screws holding the kick plate (also called the access panel) in place.
Use a flathead screwdriver to lift the access panel away from the machine. If your dishwasher has a floor time light, unclip the electrical connector before removing the insulation behind the panel and placing it to one side.
3. Locate and Remove the Old Float
The float and its switch sit attached to the dishwasher's base tray. Start by removing the float switch — simply pull it away from the mounting bracket. Underneath you'll find the white polystyrene float that provides the anti-flood protection.
When lifting the float out, it may catch on the rear foot adjustment rod. Gently move it clear of the rod before removing it completely from the base tray.
4. Fit the New Float
Unpack your new dishwasher float. Position it so that the two holes line up with the mounting bracket for the float switch. Slide one side beneath the rear foot adjustment rod, then lower the float into place.
Refit the float switch over the mounting bracket on either side and press down firmly until it clicks into position. As part of the dishwasher's anti-flood protection system, the white float rises when water collects in the base and activates the switch to stop further filling and protect against leaks.
5. Reassemble the Dishwasher
Place the insulation back inside the dishwasher, making sure to keep the floor time light wire accessible if your machine has one. If you unclipped an electrical connector earlier, clip it back into place.
Refit the kick plate and screw the two Torx T20 screws back in to secure it. Finally, reattach the cabinet door to the dishwasher by lining up each screw with the existing hole on the fixing bracket and tightening them up one by one.
And that's it — your new dishwasher float is fitted and ready to keep your machine protected from leaks. Need more Bosch dishwasher spare parts?
