Bosch Oven Error Code E116
E116 means the meat probe's connection is misbehaving — its 'hot' wire shorting to ground, or the plug flickering between connected and disconnected. The oven disables the probe but keeps cooking, and dirty probe contacts are the most common cause.
Also shown as: E216
Common causes
- Probe contacts dirty or corroded in the receptacle
- Probe plug not seated or its wiring loose
- Probe intermittently disconnecting as it heats and cools
What to check, in order
- Remove the meat probe, wipe its plug clean and dry, and reinsert it firmly into the receptacle inside the cavity.
- Try the probe in a cup of hot water against a known thermometer if you want to check its reading before condemning it.
- The probe is disabled while the fault shows, but the oven itself keeps working without it; a control reset clears the code and re-enables the probe.
- If the code returns with a clean, well-seated probe, the probe or its receptacle needs replacement. E216 flags the same fault for the second cavity on double ovens.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code E116, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Meat probeProbe receptacle
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door, on the door frame or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about E116
What does E116 mean on a Bosch oven?
E116 means: Meat probe error — probe connection unstable or shorted. E116 means the meat probe's connection is misbehaving — its 'hot' wire shorting to ground, or the plug flickering between connected and disconnected. The oven disables the probe but keeps cooking, and dirty probe contacts are the most common cause.
Can I fix Bosch E116 myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear Bosch E116?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- Bosch Home (US) owner support: dishwasher error codes
- Coolblue advice: Bosch and Siemens washing machine errors
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.