Welcome to the guide to Bosch Electric Cooktop error codes. This resource is here to help you understand the various error codes that may appear on your Bosch electric cooktop. Encountering problems with your cooktop can be inconvenient, but with this guide, you’ll find clear instructions and troubleshooting steps to resolve them quickly. At Bosch, we’re committed to making your cooking experience seamless and stress-free.

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Error Code dE and Cooking Zones Do Not Heat Up

The demo mode has been activated.

To resolve:

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 30 seconds by switching off the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel.

2. Touch any control element on the cooktop within the next 3 minutes.

Error Code D or E

There is an operational fault/error.

To resolve:

1. Switch the appliance off and on again.

2. If the fault/error was a one-off occurrence, the message will disappear.

3. If the message appears again, call Bosch Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 and specify the exact error code when calling.

Error Code F2

The electronics have overheated. The corresponding cooking zone has been switched off.

To resolve:

1. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently.

2. Touch any control element on the cooktop.

3. When the error message disappears and the electronics have cooled down sufficiently, you can continue to cook.

Error Code F4

The electronics have overheated. All cooking zones have switched off.

To resolve:

1. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently.

2. Touch any control element on the cooktop.

3. When the error message disappears and the electronics have cooled down sufficiently, you can continue to cook.

Error Code F5 and Heat Level And Signal Tone

There is hot cookware near the control panel. The electronics are at risk of overheating.

To resolve:

1. Remove the cookware from the control panel and you can continue to cook.

Error Code F5 and Signal Tone

There is hot cookware near the control panel. The cooking zone has switched off to protect the electronics.

To resolve:

1. Remove the cookware from the control panel.

2. Wait a few seconds.

3. Touch any control element on the cooktop.

4. When the error message disappears and the electronics have cooled down sufficiently, you can continue to cook.

Error Code F8 + H/h and Cooking Zones Are Not Heating

The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period of time without interaction. The automatic time limitation has been triggered.

To resolve:

1. Touch any control element on the cooktop.

2. You can set the cooking zone and continue to cook.

Error Code U400

The supply voltage is incorrect. It is outside the normal operating range.

To resolve:

1. Contact your electrical utility provider or contact Bosch Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 for assistance.

All Indicators Are Flashing

The control panel is wet or an object is covering it.

To resolve:

1. Dry the control panel or remove the object.

Child Lock/Panel Lock Is On

The cooktop control panel is locked. The panel lock may activate accidentally due to spills, food overflow, or objects on the touch key.

To resolve:

1. Touch the clean lock/child lock key for 4 seconds to unlock the control panel.

2. Touch clean lock/child lock for 4 seconds to reactivate it. The indicator over clean lock/child lock will light up for 10 seconds.

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To reset your cooktop, switch the appliance on and off again. If the error code appears again, call Customer Service at 1-800-944-2904. Please specify the exact error message when calling.

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