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811 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 S

Your boiler has failed its routine high-temperature anti-bacteria cycle for the hot water system, meaning the water did not reach the required sterilization temperature.

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

Hot water heating: thermal disinfection failed: 1. Possibly prevent continuous water withdrawal. 2. Positioning the hot water sensor correctly. 3. Set domestic hot water preparation to “Priority”. 4. Possibly vent. 5. In the event of faults in the piping, rectify them. 6. If there are deviations: replace the pump. 7. Check circulation pipe. 8. In case of deviations from the table values: replace the sensor.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch/Worcester Bosch Wb 47115 installation & service manual.
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