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268 on Worcester Bosch Hideaway

Your boiler is currently running through its internal safety and component checks, which is a normal part of its startup sequence.

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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.

Technical description

Component test phase

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to complete its automated testing cycleMonitor the display to see if the code clears and heating resumesIf the code persists for more than 10 minutes, try a simple reset

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