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PP/AA on Ariston Genus Premium

Your boiler is intentionally pausing for a short time before starting the central heating to prevent unnecessary cycling and improve efficiency.

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

Heating ignition delay (expressed in min.x10)

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Wait for the timer to finish (usually 1-3 minutes) to see if the boiler fires up automaticallyCheck that your room thermostat or smart controls are calling for heatCheck if the hot water is working, as this code often appears after the hot water has been used

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