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EA 338 FAULT CODE
Worcester Bosch

Flame Detected When Not Expected

High Severity Engineer Required

The boiler has detected a flame signal when the gas valve should be closed. This is a serious safety fault.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Do not reset repeatedly

  2. Step 2

    Turn off the boiler

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer immediately to inspect the ionisation electrode and gas valve

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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