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LED 5: 1 (Central Heating) on Ferroli Optima 201

Your boiler is temporarily pausing between heating cycles and should restart automatically within a few minutes.

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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.

Technical description

Waiting time still operating (max. 3 minutes)

DIY fix possible

Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the countdown timer to finishCheck that your room thermostat is turned upEnsure there is power to the unit and no other fault lights are flashing

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