Bauknecht
Bauknecht Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Display shows AL or a flashing temperature with continuous beeping, interior temperature too high
High Temperature Alarm Condition
dF
Display shows dF or similar, freezer in defrost mode longer than normal, temperature temporarily rises
Extended Defrost Cycle Indication / Defrost Control Issue
E1
Display shows E1, temperature setting cannot be adjusted, freezer may run at default temperature
User Interface Panel / Keypad Fault
E2
Display shows E2, interior light may not work, some buttons unresponsive
Door Switch / Light Switch Fault
E3
Display shows E3, Super/Quick Freeze function not working, indicator may flash
Super Freeze Circuit / Control Fault
E4
Display shows E4, internal light flickers or stays off, but freezer otherwise cools
LED Lighting Circuit Fault
E5
Display shows E5, temperature readings fluctuate wildly or show unrealistic values
Temperature Display / Calibration Fault
F0
Display shows F0 or a generic sensor error, freezer may operate in backup mode with fixed temperature
General Sensor Circuit Error
F1
Freezer display shows F1 and temperature rises above setpoint, compressor not running or cycling very briefly
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F2
Display shows F2, freezer may overcool or not reach set temperature, fan may run irregularly
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F3
Freezer shows F3, interior light may work but compressor does not start or runs continuously, temperature unstable
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault
F4
Error F4 on display, compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting, clicking sound from compressor area
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault
F5
Display shows F5, freezer not defrosting properly, heavy ice buildup on evaporator, temperature gradually rises
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
F6
Error F6, freezer temperature too high, compressor may run continuously, condenser fan may not run
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
F7
Display shows F7, interior evaporator fan not running, uneven cooling, frost on back wall
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
F8
Error F8, alarm beeping, temperature rising, compressor not starting at all
Compressor Drive / Power Relay Fault
F9
Display shows F9, high temperature alarm active, compressor runs but freezer does not cool properly
Refrigerant System / Low Cooling Capacity Fault
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel unresponsive or intermittent
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Digital display blank or flickering, freezer may still run
User Interface Power or Connection Issue
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing, strong suction effect
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion
Symptom
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open slightly
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or door feel very hot to the touch
High Cabinet Temperature / Condenser Overheating
Symptom
Freezer interior back wall bulging or cracking, cooling performance reduced
Liner Damage / Possible Evaporator Tube Damage
Symptom
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or chemical odor
Odor Contamination / Airflow Issue
Symptom
Freezer interior light works but compressor never starts, faint click heard periodically
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, some items thaw and refreeze
Inconsistent Temperature Control / Airflow Problem
Symptom
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or rear
Defrost Drain Blockage
Symptom
Freezer makes loud knocking or rattling noise during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, interior warm, compressor not running, display may be on
No Cooling Due to Power or Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer overcooling, temperature much lower than setpoint, items excessively frosted or rock-hard
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer produces high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside compartment
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature, food soft or partially thawed
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Capacity
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously without stopping, but temperature is acceptable
Extended Run Time / Control or Sealing Issue
Symptom
Freezer trips household circuit breaker or RCD when starting
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Heavy frost buildup on food and walls, especially near the door
Excessive Moisture Ingress / Door Seal Problem
Symptom
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment
Frozen or Misaligned Defrost Drain
Symptom
Interior light stays on even when the freezer door is closed, temperature rises
Door Switch Stuck Closed
Symptom
Thick ice sheet forming on evaporator behind rear panel, airflow reduced, temperature rising
Defrost System Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL or a flashing temperature with continuous beeping, interior temperature too high
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or similar, freezer in defrost mode longer than normal, temperature temporarily rises
|
Extended Defrost Cycle Indication / Defrost Control Issue | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1, temperature setting cannot be adjusted, freezer may run at default temperature
|
User Interface Panel / Keypad Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2, interior light may not work, some buttons unresponsive
|
Door Switch / Light Switch Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3, Super/Quick Freeze function not working, indicator may flash
|
Super Freeze Circuit / Control Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4, internal light flickers or stays off, but freezer otherwise cools
|
LED Lighting Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5, temperature readings fluctuate wildly or show unrealistic values
|
Temperature Display / Calibration Fault | View Details |
| F0 |
Display shows F0 or a generic sensor error, freezer may operate in backup mode with fixed temperature
|
General Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer display shows F1 and temperature rises above setpoint, compressor not running or cycling very briefly
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2, freezer may overcool or not reach set temperature, fan may run irregularly
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer shows F3, interior light may work but compressor does not start or runs continuously, temperature unstable
|
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Error F4 on display, compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting, clicking sound from compressor area
|
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Display shows F5, freezer not defrosting properly, heavy ice buildup on evaporator, temperature gradually rises
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Error F6, freezer temperature too high, compressor may run continuously, condenser fan may not run
|
Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Display shows F7, interior evaporator fan not running, uneven cooling, frost on back wall
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Error F8, alarm beeping, temperature rising, compressor not starting at all
|
Compressor Drive / Power Relay Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Display shows F9, high temperature alarm active, compressor runs but freezer does not cool properly
|
Refrigerant System / Low Cooling Capacity Fault | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel unresponsive or intermittent
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Digital display blank or flickering, freezer may still run
|
User Interface Power or Connection Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing, strong suction effect
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open slightly
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or door feel very hot to the touch
|
High Cabinet Temperature / Condenser Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior back wall bulging or cracking, cooling performance reduced
|
Liner Damage / Possible Evaporator Tube Damage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or chemical odor
|
Odor Contamination / Airflow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light works but compressor never starts, faint click heard periodically
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, some items thaw and refreeze
|
Inconsistent Temperature Control / Airflow Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or rear
|
Defrost Drain Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud knocking or rattling noise during operation
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all, interior warm, compressor not running, display may be on
|
No Cooling Due to Power or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer overcooling, temperature much lower than setpoint, items excessively frosted or rock-hard
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer produces high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside compartment
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature, food soft or partially thawed
|
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously without stopping, but temperature is acceptable
|
Extended Run Time / Control or Sealing Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips household circuit breaker or RCD when starting
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Heavy frost buildup on food and walls, especially near the door
|
Excessive Moisture Ingress / Door Seal Problem | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment
|
Frozen or Misaligned Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on even when the freezer door is closed, temperature rises
|
Door Switch Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Thick ice sheet forming on evaporator behind rear panel, airflow reduced, temperature rising
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
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