BoilerFaultCodesThis is an information code rather than a fault, showing you the total number of hours your boiler has spent heating up your water.
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: Operating hours hot water generation
What causes this fault?
This code is not caused by a breakdown or failure, but is simply a recorded log of the appliance's usage. It appears when the control board reaches a specific interval or when a user accesses the diagnostics menu to check the system's workload. It acts like a mileage counter on a car, tracking how much work the boiler has done specifically for your taps and showers.
DIY fix possible
Press the 'Back' or 'i' button to exit the status menuMonitor your boiler for any actual fault codes starting with 'F'No action is required as this is a normal operational reading
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