Bosch Oven Error Code F153
F153 means the numbers the control uses to calibrate itself are outside the plausible range, so it will not run. It most often follows control board work where the model's values were never set, and needs a technician with the service documentation to correct.
Common causes
- Calibration data lost or corrupted after a board or sensor change
- Wrong option/calibration values entered in service mode
- Control board memory fault
What to check, in order
- Note whether the code appeared right after a repair or board replacement — that sequence usually explains it.
- Reset the oven at the breaker for a minute and check whether the code returns at start-up.
- Do not experiment with service-mode values: wrong calibration affects cooking temperatures and safety limits.
- Book a technician to re-enter the correct calibration/option values or replace the control.
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
This code usually points to a faulty part, wiring or the control board on a Bosch oven. Run the checks above to rule out the simple causes, then book a technician — and book one straight away 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 F153, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Repair or replace?
This fault is in professional territory: the fix usually means a major part or board-level work, and the labour adds up. If your machine is already well into its service life, get the repair quote first, then compare it with the price of a current equivalent model before you decide. Paying a large share of a new machine's price to repair an old one is rarely the better deal; replacing a machine over one cheap fault is wasteful too.
Parts that may be involved
Control module
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 F153
What does F153 mean on a Bosch oven?
F153 means: Control calibration values out of range. F153 means the numbers the control uses to calibrate itself are outside the plausible range, so it will not run. It most often follows control board work where the model's values were never set, and needs a technician with the service documentation to correct.
Can I fix Bosch F153 myself?
Only the preliminary checks. Code F153 usually means a part, wiring or the control board has failed, which is a technician job. Run the checks to rule out simple causes before you book.
How do I clear Bosch F153?
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.