Get free shipping on your order, with any water filter subscription. Find my filter

Open Hamburger Menu
Sears Parts Direct
Tips to find your model number
Bosch

Bosch freestanding range

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Bosch freestanding range. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for ranges, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your range.

Error Codes

Error Code
F31
Condition

Oven temperature sensor failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and check the wire harness connections on the oven temperature sensor and the electronic control board. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the problem persists, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic control board
Error Code
F33
Condition

Warming drawer temperature sensor defective

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and check the wire harness connections on the warming drawer temperature sensor and the electronic control board. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the warming drawer temperature sensor. If the problem persists, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Warming drawer temperature sensor, Electronic control board
Error Code
F41
Condition

Oven door latch won't lock

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and examine the oven door latch. Check the wiring connections. If the oven door latch is defective, replace the oven door latch assembly. If the problem persists, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven door latch assembly, Electronic control board
Error Code
F45
Condition

Oven door latch switches defective

Check / Repair

The electronic control board detects that a door latch sensor switch is stuck or defective. Unplug the range and check the sensor switches on the oven door latch. If the switches are defective, replace the oven door latch assembly. If the problem persists, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven door latch assembly, Electronic control board
Error Code
F111
Condition

Over-temperature condition in the oven

Check / Repair

The oven temperature is above 585 degrees F in the bake or broil mode. If an oven element is heating constantly, it's likely that a relay on the electronic control board is stuck. Replace the electronic control board if a relay is stuck.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F113
Condition

Over-temperature condition in the clean mode

Check / Repair

The oven temperature is above 950 degrees F in the clean mode. If an oven element is heating constantly, it's likely that a relay on the electronic control board is stuck. Replace the electronic control board if a relay is stuck.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F121
Condition

Stuck key on the control panel

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and replace the membrane keypad.

Possible Parts Required
Membrane keypad
Error Code
F125
Condition

Cancel key is stuck

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and replace the membrane keypad.

Possible Parts Required
Membrane keypad
Error Code
F151
Condition

Electronic control board failure or communication error

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board. If the wiring connections are okay, then replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F154
Condition

Electronic control board too hot

Check / Repair

Check for obstructions in the vent louvers on the back of the control console. Clean the louvers if dirty. Unplug the range and check for damaged or shorted wiring. If you find no problems with the louvers or wiring, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F170
Condition

Power failure

Check / Repair

Press the Cancel button to clear the code. If the code reappears, unplug the range and check the power cord and outlet. Replace the power cord if damaged.

Possible Parts Required
Power cord

Most common symptoms to help you fix your ranges

Choose a symptom to see related range repairs.

Main causes: power supply failure, blown thermal fuse, bad relay control board, damaged terminal block, wiring failure…

Main causes: broken broiler element, weak or broken broil burner igniter, control system failure, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: power supply problem, control thermostat or electronic control board failure, broken element, bad burner ig…

Main causes: broken oven door lock assembly, wiring failure, electronic control board problem…

Main causes: faulty temperature sensor, electronic control board problem, control thermostat failure, weak burner ignite…

Main causes: bad bake element, broken burner igniter, control system failure, blown thermal fuse, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: food splatters, spilling food on the oven door, allowing liquid to drip through oven door vent when cleanin…

Most common repair guides to help fix your ranges

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your range.

How to replace a range oven door switch

How to replace a range oven door switch

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it …

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

Oven door not locking? You can replace the lock assembly in less than 30 minutes. Here's how.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your ranges

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your range.

4 things you're doing wrong with your oven

4 things you're doing wrong with your oven

You might be surprised by these 4 tips for using your oven better.…

How to correct an oven's temperature setting

How to correct an oven's temperature setting

If your oven consistently undercooks or overcooks, it might need recalibration. You can reset it yourself.…

Quiz: Are you abusing your appliances?

Quiz: Are you abusing your appliances?

Take our quiz to see how well you treat your appliances. Then, find out what you can do to help them last longer.…