When it comes to cooking, Bosch glass ceramic cooktops are a popular choice for their efficiency and ease of use. However, like any other appliance, they may experience technical issues from time to time. Fortunately, these cooktops are designed to display specific error codes that help us quickly identify the problem. In this article, we present a complete table of error codes for Bosch glass ceramic cooktops, along with their descriptions, causes, and recommended solutions.
What are error codes?
Error codes are messages or series of numbers and/or letters that appear on the control panel of your Bosch glass ceramic cooktop when it detects a problem. Each code is associated with a specific issue, making it easier to identify and resolve.
How to use this table?
If your cooktop displays an error code, simply look up the code in the table below to find its meaning and recommended solutions. Remember that, in some cases, it may be necessary to contact technical support for professional repair.
| Error | Description | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 upside down and a 3 / E + “a number” / d + “a number” | Electronic failure or System malfunction. | Leave the sensor of the corresponding cooking zone selected to check the fault. | Unplug the cooktop or turn off the power in your home if you cannot disconnect the power cable. After a couple of minutes, reconnect it. If any of these error codes continue to appear on your Bosch induction cooktop, contact technical support and provide the error number displayed on your cooktop panel. |
| C1 | Low mains voltage. | Unplug the cooktop and restart after a while, if the notice continues to appear, you must call your electric company. | |
| C2 | Cooking surface overheated. | Let the overheated element cool down and restart the cooktop. | |
| C3 | Cooking surface overheated. | Let the overheated element cool down and restart the cooktop. | |
| E9000 | Incorrect power supply voltage for operation. | You should contact your electric company. | |
| E9010 | Incorrect power supply voltage for operation. | You should contact your electric company. | |
| F0 | Internal cooktop error. | Disconnect the cooktop from the power for half a minute and reconnect it. If it does not turn on again, you should call the technician. | |
| F1 | The cooking surface is overheated and shuts off automatically. | You must wait for it to cool completely and then turn it back on. | |
| F2 | Electronic error, overheating, or high voltage. | This is because some parts of the cooktop have been exposed to a lot of power for a long time and the cooktop has automatically turned off the corresponding element for safety. | Disconnect the fuses in their box, and after half a minute, turn them back on. Reset the timer, wait a bit, and press any control zone. The F2 error goes away when the electronics cool down enough. |
| F4 | The glass ceramic cooktop is not completely cool. | First, unplug the cooktop from the power, wait for half an hour and try again. Remove all kitchenware from the elements and let the surface cool down a bit. The temperature will drop and when you press any control button, the error message disappears, and you can continue using your glass ceramic cooktop. | |
| F5 | Cooking position and F5 flashing alternately. A warning beep is heard. Probably some hot cooking piece is touching the controls of the cooktop and overheating the electronics. | You must remove that cooking piece from the control panel, the error notice should go away shortly, and you can continue cooking. | |
| F6 | The cooking surface is overheated and shuts off automatically. | You must wait for it to cool completely and then turn it back on. | |
| F8 | The standby time and residual heat warning (H/h) have been activated. The warming zone has been running at too much power for a long time uninterruptedly and the standby time has turned on automatically. | You must let it cool down and then press any key. | |
| F9 | Internal cooktop error. | Disconnect the cooktop from the power for half a minute and reconnect it. If it does not turn on again, you should call the technician. | |
| H | Overheating. Residual heat in the cooking zone. | The uppercase H indicates high heat intensity and the lowercase “h” indicates mild heat intensity. | Avoid touching or cleaning the indicated areas until they cool down and are safe. |
| Blinking indicators | The controls are wet or something has been left on them. | Dry the control panel or remove the object on top. | |
| U1 | Incorrect electrical voltage. It may be due to a voltage spike or the input voltage is not adequate. | You must notify your electricity distributor. | |
| U2 | The cooking element overheats and automatically shuts off the cooktop. | Wait for the cooktop electronics to cool down before turning it back on. | |
| U3 | The cooking element overheats and automatically shuts off the cooktop. | Wait for the cooktop electronics to cool down before turning it back on. | |
| U400 | The cooktop is not properly connected. | Disconnect the induction cooktop from the power and check that it is connected according to the manual instructions. | |
| X | Start sensor not working. | In this case, you should notify technical support. | |
| dE | The cooktop elements do not heat. The Demo function is activated. | Disconnect the cooktop from the power for half a minute and before 3 minutes pass, touch any control key, the demo function should turn off. | |
| – | Failure in the electronic system | Cover the control panel with your hand for a short time to ensure the fault. |
Our advice
Before calling technical support, we recommend reviewing this table and following the suggested solutions. Many problems can be easily resolved without the need for professional repair. However, if the problem persists, do not hesitate to contact Bosch technical support for assistance.
Error Codes on Bosch Glass Ceramic Cooktop