The range reports a malfunctioning temperature sensor. Bosch starts with the power cord wire colors, then a five-minute breaker reset.
Model compatibility: Bosch reuses codes across series and model years, so E101 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
e101 is a malfunction of the temperature sensor on the range.
The code in one sentence
e101 appears in lowercase on Bosch’s lists for electric and gas freestanding ranges, with the description that the appliance’s temperature sensor is malfunctioning. A temperature sensor tells the range’s control how warm something is. Which sensor this refers to is not stated by Bosch.
Cord first, which is unexpected
You might expect a sensor code to begin with the sensor. Bosch begins with the power cord connection: the cord’s wire colors must match the colors of the appliance wires. The reason is not given. The cord check simply comes ahead of every other step.
Ask an installer or technician to do this with the power off, and pass on that Bosch wants the cord wire colors to match the appliance wires. Moving a gas range, or touching its gas connection, is not for owners.
Then the reset
With the cord connection confirmed, switch the range off at the circuit breaker.
Wait five minutes.
Switch the breaker back on.
A display without e101 afterwards means the reset did its job.
When it keeps coming back
Bosch’s direction is Customer Support or a service visit. Until then, do not count on the range for cooking where temperature matters.
Neighboring codes
e310 is a power supply failure, measured at the house wiring.
E100 is a broad electronics fault that gets the same breaker reset.
Oven temperature sensor service in Los Angeles
If e101 is still there after the cord check and reset, our Los Angeles number is (310) 879-1577. Say whether the cord wire colors matched. For background, see the oven repair page.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Bosch appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
