Bosch cooktop F8
The zone hit its time limit. Touch any key to resume.
- Cooktop
- Not a breakdown
- No parts
Bosch cooktop F8 means the automatic time limit shut the zone off. The burner ran too long without a setting change, so the cooktop stopped that zone. This is not a failed element and it is not the same message as an oven F8. Touch any key to resume cooking. You do not need a part for a cooktop F8 that clears when you touch the panel.
Reviewed August 2025 · sources below
Safe to keep using?
No safety issue
This is a status or lock code, not a hardware fault.
How to fix F8
- Touch any key on the cooktop. F8 should clear and the zone can be set again.
- If you still need heat, set the zone again. The time limit will restart.
- Wipe water off the glass if a key will not respond.
- Leave the zone off if you are done cooking. F8 is the cooktop protecting an unattended zone.
- Call for service only if F8 returns immediately and no key on the panel responds.
Call a pro when: Call a technician if the whole panel is dead and F8 will not clear when you touch a key.
Next step
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What F8 means
Automatic time limit — the zone ran too long without a change. Touch any key to resume.
Likely causes
Automatic time limit — the zone ran too long without a change. Touch any key to resume.
Check: Touch any key to resume. The zone ran too long without a change.
Est. cost: $0–$0
A hot pan left on the keys or prolonged high heat can trip protection until the glass cools.
Check: Move cookware off the controls, let the cooktop cool 10–15 minutes, then touch any key to resume.
Est. cost: $0–$0
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Touch any key on the cooktop. F8 should clear and the zone can be set again.
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Questions about F8
What does F8 mean on a Bosch cooktop?
F8 is the automatic time limit. The zone ran too long without a change. Touch any key to resume.
How do I clear Bosch cooktop F8?
Touch any key. F8 is a timeout, not a stored fault that needs a reset.
Is Bosch oven F8 the same as cooktop F8?
No. This page is the cooktop time-limit code. An oven that shows F8 is a different message.
Do I need a part for Bosch F8?
No, when F8 is the cooktop time limit. Touch a key to continue cooking.
Bosch F8 on specific models
Other Bosch Cooktop codes
Prevent this problem next time
- Adjust the zone if you are still cooking
Sources
Manufacturer meaning
Automatic time limit — the zone ran too long without a change. Touch any key to resume.
FixApplianceCode guidance
Touch a key to resume the Bosch cooktop. No replacement part is needed.
Source type: Editorial
Source: FixApplianceCode status-code guidance
Last reviewed: 2026-10-23
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