My Bosch dishwasher sometimes won't drain and now it won't switch on?

Our Bosch Exxcel dishwasher has recently stopped draining at the end of the cycle - this isn't every time and usually once it's been emptied by hand you can switch it back on. This time after emptying we can't get it to come on at all. What are we doing wrong?
Emma H, September 2004


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This could be due to the outlet hose being blocked with food remnants therefore preveing the water from escaping. Check to ensure that this is not blocked.

Irene, September 2004
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