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202 O on Worcester Bosch 24 RSF

Your boiler is taking a short, temporary break to prevent the system from switching on and off too frequently, which protects the internal components.

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

Boiler in anti-cycle mode

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
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 15 to 30 minutes for the countdown to finishEnsure your room thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperatureCheck that at least two radiator valves are fully open to allow heat to move away from the boiler

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