BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler is currently reheating the hot water cylinder and this message is a status update rather than a critical failure.
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: Indicative cylinder temperature. O.K. Cylinder being re-heated. Press RESET button to scroll display
What causes this fault?
This message appears when the boiler's internal sensors detect that the hot water stored in the cylinder has dropped below the target temperature. It indicates that the burner has successfully fired up specifically to boost the water temperature back to your desired setting. It is a normal part of the boiler's operation and shows the system is working as intended to ensure you have hot water available.
DIY fix possible
Wait for the boiler to finish the reheating cyclePress the RESET button to scroll through the display and clear the messageCheck that your hot water timer is set to an 'on' period
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