F45Bosch Oven — Bosch Oven F45 Error Code

F45 appears when the motorized door latch engages correctly during self-clean but then fails to retract (unlock) when commanded to do so after the cycle completes and temperatures have dropped. Unlike F41 (latch won't lock), F45 is specifically the failure to unlock. Causes include a seized latch mechanism that has warped under self-clean temperatures, a failed latch motor that cannot generate enough torque to retract, faulty wiring to the motor, or a latch switch stuck in the locked position that the control board reads as still locked even if the mechanical latch has moved.

Do not force the door open. Turn off power at the breaker for 10 minutes — this is the safest way to attempt a latch reset, as the board may release the motor on startup. If the door remains locked, the latch assembly (00641361) needs to be replaced. Access is from the top of the oven after removing the control panel; this is a job best done by a technician if you are not comfortable with appliance disassembly. As a last resort before a service call, some Bosch models allow manual latch release via a slot on top of the oven — consult your model's service manual.