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E9 224 FAULT CODE
Worcester Bosch

Overheat — Safety Limiter Tripped (Code 224)

High Severity Engineer Required

The safety temperature limiter has tripped due to overheating. Sub-code 224 typically indicates this occurred during the heating cycle.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Turn off and allow to cool for 30 minutes

  2. Step 2

    Check and correct system pressure

  3. Step 3

    Bleed radiators

  4. Step 4

    Reset once

  5. Step 5 Engineer only

    If E9 returns, a Gas Safe engineer must investigate the pump and circulation

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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