Bosch Oven E207 and a Lower Cavity Door That Refuses to Unlock

What E207 means

The bottom oven of a Bosch double wall unit is holding its door shut, and E207 is on the screen. Either the inside is still hotter than the level at which the control dares let the door go, or the latch is not behaving as the control expects. The oven tries to open it for a minute and quits. If the latch later shows as open for more than ten seconds, the message vanishes.

Common causes of E207

Bottom cavity not yet cool enough for the door to be released
Latch motor or position sensing switch burned out
Latch parts sticking after the heat of a clean cycle

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Stay away from the door until the bottom oven is stone cold; a cleaning cycle heats it well past ordinary baking. 2. After that, switch the breaker off for several minutes and back on. 3. Pull the handle gently. 4. Never pry or lever a locked oven door, whatever else you try.

! Why to stop there

The lower door can still be extremely hot long after the oven is switched off.
Levering a locked door breaks the latch and bends the frame.
A latch that binds after a clean cycle needs inspection, not force.

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 Oven codes

E223Lower Probe Reads Colder Than Allowed (Bosch Oven E223) E226Bosch Oven E226 After the Lower Door Latch Signal Is Lost E204Lower Sensor Wire Touching Metal: Bosch Oven E204 on Double Ovens E206Lower Oven Door Would Not Lock (Bosch Oven E206) E215Lower Cavity Overheated and Locked Itself: Bosch Oven E215 E216Lower Cavity Meat Probe Socket Problem on a Bosch Oven, E216 E222Bosch Oven E222 Where the Lower Probe Reads Hotter Than Allowed E309Control Module Failed Its Program Memory Check: Bosch Oven E309

E207E207 questions

How long should I wait before trying the door?

Until the lower cavity is completely cold, which can take several hours after a self-clean. Many locks release on their own once the temperature drops far enough.

Does this affect the upper oven?

The two ovens have separate cavities and latches, so the upper oven can usually be used normally. We would still like the lower latch checked.

What does the repair involve?

We test the latch motor, the position switch and the wiring, then give you a written price before starting. Our workmanship carries a 30-day warranty, and the visit is often a single trip.