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Purge cycle mode active on Vokera Compact 28 SE

Your boiler is currently running a brief self-diagnostic safety check to clear air from the system and is not actually broken.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Purge cycle mode active

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vokera/Vokera Compact 28 Se installation & service manual, page 6.
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 5 to 10 minutes for the automatic cycle to completeEnsure your heating and hot water controls are set correctlyIf the message persists after 15 minutes, power cycle the boiler using the main switch

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All 20 fault codes on the Compact 28 SE

Seeing a different code? Every code this model can display, in one place.

ACF electronic fault alarmsAlarm high limit thermostatAlarm system water pressureAlternating flashingBoiler stand-byFault sensors CHFault sensors DHWFlameFlame lockoutFlame ONGreen fast flashingGreen flashingGreen flashing + red flashingLimit thermostat interventionNTC heating probeRed LEDRed LED illuminatedService operationTemporary fault

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