Cecotec Unresponsive Control Panel / Keypad Failure

Dehumidifier display and buttons do not respond, but unit is powered

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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.

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Possible Causes

Child lock activated, Faulty touch panel, Loose ribbon cable between panel and PCB, Control board firmware issue

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the Cecotec dehumidifier before opening the control panel.

Steps:

  • Child lock: Check the user manual for the child lock combination (often holding two buttons for several seconds) and disable it.
  • Power reset: Unplug for 10 minutes and reconnect.
  • Ribbon cable: Remove the control panel cover and reseat the ribbon cable or connector between the panel and main PCB.
  • Panel replacement: If some buttons never respond or the touch surface is cracked, replace the control panel assembly with a Cecotec-compatible part.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Control Panel Assembly
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