If the cw works properly even without the required water level, approx. 1.5 bar. This device is working electronically. HC mode means that the boiler is in the comfort mode active command function, the so-called warm start. It is not a malfunction. If you turn the left knob from the sun-umbrella, e.g. to 3-4 and the boiler immediately heats the water to 99, and the radiators, despite being fully open, are dead, it means that you have a failure of the 3-way valve (black plastic part under the pump) ... Of course you can try to clean, relubricate and unlock the valve, but for this you need new o-rings and experience. The new part is about PLN 600. The boiler is old and should be thoroughly inspected if we want to keep it in good condition.