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E1-68 High

Your boiler has lost track of the basic flame sensor settings required to run safely and needs to be restarted to recalibrate itself.

Technical description: Ion base value is outside the factory limits or saved incorrectly – try resetting the boiler
Typical repair cost: £120-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the power or reset button on the front control panelPress and hold the reset button for 5 secondsWait for the boiler to complete its restart sequence to see if the error clears

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