Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Bosch fridge Error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Bosch fridge.
North London Appliances Repair forums
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E1
Flashes on fridge display - Temperature sensor malfunction
- Issue:
- The fridge will operate on ten minutes on, ten minutes off is this error code is displayed.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Bosch Fridge Repairs in London.
E2
Flashes on the freezer display - Temperature sensor malfunction
- Issue:
- If this error code is displayed the compressor will run continuously and the error relates to the freezer air sensor. The Freezer evaporator sensor controls the fridge freezer defrost cycle which runs for eighteen minutes once in every twenty four hour period.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Bosch Fridge Repairs in London.
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Temperature differs greatly from the set value.
- Issue:
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- Advice:
- In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value. If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
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Displays do not illuminate.
- Issue:
- Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly.
- Advice:
- Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check the fuses.
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The light does not function.
- Issue:
- The LED light is defective. / Appliance was open too long. Light is switched off after approx. 10 min.
- Advice:
- When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again. We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Bosch Fridge Repairs in London.
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Bottom of the refrigerator compartment is wet.
- Issue:
- The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.
- Advice:
- Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole.
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The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.
- Issue:
- Temperature has been set too low.
- Advice:
- Increase the temperature.
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The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.
- Issue:
- Appliance opened frequently. The ventilation openings have been covered.
- Advice:
- Do not open the appliance unnecessarily. Remove obstacles.
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Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.
- Issue:
- Showroom mode is switched on.
- Advice:
- Hold down alarm button, for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds. After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling.
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