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E 05 on Ariston Euro Combi 30 MFFI

Your boiler is currently running its built-in frost protection mode to prevent internal parts from freezing, which usually happens during very cold weather.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Anti freezing system, pump on

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ariston/Ariston Euro Combi 30 Mffi 4711645 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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0506A 18A 37A 39A 40A 41A01A03E 06E 07E 08E 09E 10E 11E 12E 13E 14E 15E 16E 20E 29E 37E 38E02E04E18E30E33

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