Microwave shows E11 and convection fan or grill functions may not operate correctly.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the appliance and allow all internal parts to cool before inspection.
- Confirm which function fails: Test microwave-only, then convection-only, then grill-only (if available). Note which mode triggers E11.
- Listen for fan: In convection mode, you should hear the convection fan running. If it is silent and E11 appears, the fan motor or its circuit may be faulty.
- Visual check of grill element: In grill mode, look through the door (do not open while running) to see if the grill element glows red after 1–2 minutes. If it does not heat and E11 appears, the element or its circuit is suspect.
Next step: Fan motors, grill elements, and their wiring are behind the cavity walls and require disassembly. Contact Bosch service for diagnosis and replacement.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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