High
OVERHEAT CUT-OFF on Worcester Bosch 24i RSF

Your boiler has detected that it got too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

The appliance will enter a lockout condition in the event of overheating. An overheat cut-off thermostat is fitted to the appliance which will interrupt the electricity supply to the ignition circuit. If the overheat cut-off has operated the fan and/or pump will run but the burner will not light. (No spark generation).

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Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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