Bosch Range E201 Is About the Warming Drawer

What E201 means

On a slide-in range, the E2 family does not describe a second oven; Bosch's service manual says it refers to the warming drawer. E201 therefore reports that the drawer's temperature sensor is reading open, usually from an unplugged sensor or a connection going bad. The drawer will not heat, but the main oven above it keeps working as usual.

Common causes of E201

Drawer sensor that has died open
Sensor plug that is unseated or corroded
Wire broken between the drawer and the control

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Use the main oven normally and note that it works. 2. Next, switch on the warming drawer alone. 3. A drawer that stays cold while the oven behaves proves the issue sits in the drawer circuit. 4. Tell us exactly that when you call, and leave the drawer in place.

! Why to stop there

Pulling a warming drawer to reach its wiring puts you near the range's power connections.
Mistaking it for an oven problem leads to replacing a good part in the wrong place.
Disturbing the shared control module while chasing drawer wiring can introduce a second problem.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Range codes

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E201E201 questions

Does an E2 code mean I have two ovens?

Not on a range. Bosch's range manuals use E2 codes for the warming drawer, whereas on a wall oven the same numbering points to a lower cavity.

Is the main oven still fine to use?

Generally. The error is logged against the drawer, though we still check the shared control module while on site. Using it carries no extra risk that we know of, and the drawer simply stays cold meanwhile.

Is a warming drawer repair worthwhile?

Usually, since the sensor is a small part. You get the price in writing first, so you can weigh it against how often you use the drawer.