Bosch range E118 points to cooling-fan speed too low. Review the safe external checks and stop if the warning returns.
Model compatibility: Bosch reuses codes across series and model years, so E118 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
The verified reference meaning used for this record is cooling-fan speed too low. Keep that factual meaning intact when the page is imported. The code should be read together with the exact appliance model rather than treated as a universal instruction to replace a specific part.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
air movement may be reduced
the appliance may run hotter or cool less effectively
a fan sound may change or disappear
the control may stop operation to protect other components
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.
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