Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Bosch fridge-freezer error codes

Bosch fridge-freezers show an E or F code on the display when a sensor or the electronics detect a problem. Find your code below for what it means and the safe checks to try first.

Bosch fridge-freezer error codes
CodeMeaningSeverityFirst action
E1Fridge sensor faultOften fixable at homeThe fridge compartment temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected.
E5Freezer sensor faultOften fixable at homeThe freezer compartment sensor is faulty or disconnected, so the electronics cannot confirm freezer temperature.
E7Display / communication faultOften fixable at homeThe control panel has lost communication with the main electronics board — often after a power glitch.

Safety first

Unplug before any check. Never open panels beyond the filter flap. Anything involving internal wiring, the heater or gas must go to a professional — see each code page for its "call a professional when" line.

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