A Bertazzoni dishwasher raising E29 deserves a calm read of the appliance’s leak protection responding to water it detected clues — not a rush to open sealed or live panels. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair can verify on site.
Reviewed by Marco Bellini · Last reviewed August 12, 2026
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Marco Bellini Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished August 10, 2026Technically reviewed August 12, 2026
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Needs Technical Review — this entry is awaiting technical verification and should be confirmed before it is relied upon.
Error codeE29
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesBertazzoni dishwasher controls that show service codes
Quick answer
E29 — commonly associated with leak protection on a Bertazzoni dishwasher. Meaning can vary by model; verify before relying on it.
Model compatibility: Bertazzoni reuses codes across series and model years, so E29 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E29 on a Bertazzoni dishwasher is often a clue pointing toward the appliance’s leak protection responding to water it detected. Treat this as plain-language guidance and verify against the use-and-care or tech sheet for your exact unit. Treat this as independent homeowner guidance from Bertazzoni Appliance Repair, not a substitute for model-specific service literature.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The dishwasher halts and displays E29
You notice moisture or water near the dishwasher
The dishwasher won’t resume its cycle normally
Why it happens
Possible causes
A minor internal leak reaching the base
A loose or aging hose connection
Residual water triggering the protection system
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Switch the appliance off and, if safe, disconnect power
Check for visible water under or behind the appliance
Confirm hoses and connections are not visibly dripping
Record the full Bertazzoni model and serial numbers before contacting a technician
Important safety warning. Do not open internal panels, access high-voltage wiring, or bypass any safety device. If you see smoke, sparks, a burning smell, or water near electrical parts, switch the appliance off at the outlet if it is safe to do so and call a professional.
Please avoid
What not to attempt
Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Do not keep running the appliance if there is water near electrical parts, a burning smell or sparks
Get help
When to call a technician
E29 that survives basic checks belongs with independent service. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair verifies the cause against your model documentation first.
Seeing this code on your Bertazzoni appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not an official Bertazzoni service center.
Clearing the display is fine once notes are saved — it is not a repair. When E29 comes back on the next use, contact Bertazzoni Appliance Repair.
Treat this as independent homeowner guidance from Bertazzoni Appliance Repair, not a substitute for model-specific service literature.
No. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair publishes independent repair guidance for homeowners. Use your Bertazzoni model manual for manufacturer wording, then book an independent technician if the fault continues.
References
Sources & references
Model-specific Bertazzoni manual — confirm the exact code wording
