What the manual says
Manufacturer manualBurner ignited
From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 615 installation & service manual, page 38.
What causes this fault?
This is not a fault, but rather a status message indicating that the boiler has successfully lit the flame. It confirms that the internal ignition sequence is complete and the unit is now producing heat for your radiators or hot water. You will see this code every time the boiler starts up as part of its normal, healthy operation.
DIY fix possible
This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.
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