Bauknecht
Bauknecht Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
Advertisements
E1
Ice maker will not power on, display shows E1 or flashes once repeatedly, no internal lights or operation.
Main Control Board Communication Failure
E10
E10 error, water present in base pan, unit may shut down or alarm, internal pump may run continuously.
Drain Pan Overflow / Leak Detection
E11
E11 displayed, ice maker stops mid-cycle, audible clicking from inside cabinet.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Sensor Fault
E12
E12 error, display may show high temperature warning, ice melts in bin, compressor may not start.
High Temperature Protection / Overheat Fault
E13
E13 displayed, keypad or touch controls unresponsive or erratic.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E14
E14 error, ice maker cycles but cubes are hollow or partially frozen, long freeze times.
Low Refrigerant Charge or Evaporator Performance Fault
E15
E15 displayed, internal circulation fan not running, uneven ice formation or temperature.
Evaporator / Circulation Fan Failure
E16
E16 error, unit beeps and stops, internal temperature sensor readings appear inconsistent.
Sensor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error
E17
E17 displayed, ice maker stops, water remains in tray and does not drain or harvest.
Drain Valve or Harvest Solenoid Fault
E18
E18 error, audible alarm, internal memory or settings lost after power cycle.
EEPROM / Control Memory Error
E19
E19 displayed, ice maker does not respond to commands, but display is lit.
Control Lock / Software Hang
E2
Ice maker stops shortly after starting, E2 displayed, compressor and fan may not run.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E20
E20 error, water continuously flows into the ice maker or overfills the tray.
Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open
E3
Ice maker runs but does not harvest ice, E3 error appears, ice tray may stay in one position.
Ice Tray Position Sensor or Motor Fault
E4
Display shows E4, ice production stops, unit may be excessively cold or not cold enough.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E5
E5 error displayed, ice maker stops, water may not enter the ice tray.
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Error
E6
E6 error appears, ice maker runs but ice cubes are misshapen or very small, sometimes no ice.
Water Level or Fill Sensor Fault
E7
E7 displayed, ice bin is empty or low, but the machine indicates bin full and stops making ice.
Ice Bin Full Sensor Failure
E8
E8 error, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly, little or no cooling.
Compressor Start Circuit Fault
E9
E9 displayed, condenser fan not running, cabinet overheats, poor or no ice production.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Control panel lights flicker or dim when the compressor starts.
Voltage Drop / Power Supply Issue
Symptom
Display is completely blank but interior lights and compressor still work.
Display Module Failure
Symptom
Door or bin lid does not close properly, leaving gaps and causing frost or poor cooling.
Door Alignment / Gasket Problem
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and inside the ice-making compartment.
Defrost System Failure or Air Ingress
Symptom
Ice cubes appear cloudy, white, or contain particles.
Water Quality / Mineral Content Issue
Symptom
Ice cubes are too small, hollow, or irregularly shaped.
Improper Ice Cube Formation
Symptom
Ice cubes clump together in large blocks inside the storage bin.
Ice Clumping / Bridging
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor, even though cubes look normal.
Contaminated Water or Internal Surfaces
Symptom
Ice maker does not turn on at all, no lights or display, no sounds.
No Power / Supply Failure
Symptom
Ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses.
Electrical Short or Overload
Symptom
Ice maker is very noisy during operation, with rattling or vibrating sounds.
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Ice maker leaking water onto the floor from underneath the cabinet.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker makes a high-pitched whine or buzzing from the compressor area.
Compressor or Fan Noise
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice very slowly, taking much longer than usual to fill the bin.
Reduced Ice Production Rate
Symptom
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all, storage bin remains empty.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and overfills the storage bin with ice.
Bin Full Detection Failure
Symptom
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is not full, no error code shown.
False Bin Full Detection
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively and may move slightly on the floor during operation.
Installation / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when opening the door or bin lid.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Interior of ice maker is warm, ice melts quickly, but compressor and fans seem to run.
Cooling Inefficiency
Symptom
Loud grinding or clicking noise during ice harvest cycle.
Ice Tray Gear or Motor Damage
Symptom
Water pooling inside the ice storage bin or around the ice tray.
Internal Drainage Problem
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Ice maker will not power on, display shows E1 or flashes once repeatedly, no internal lights or operation.
|
Main Control Board Communication Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error, water present in base pan, unit may shut down or alarm, internal pump may run continuously.
|
Drain Pan Overflow / Leak Detection | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 displayed, ice maker stops mid-cycle, audible clicking from inside cabinet.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error, display may show high temperature warning, ice melts in bin, compressor may not start.
|
High Temperature Protection / Overheat Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 displayed, keypad or touch controls unresponsive or erratic.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error, ice maker cycles but cubes are hollow or partially frozen, long freeze times.
|
Low Refrigerant Charge or Evaporator Performance Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 displayed, internal circulation fan not running, uneven ice formation or temperature.
|
Evaporator / Circulation Fan Failure | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 error, unit beeps and stops, internal temperature sensor readings appear inconsistent.
|
Sensor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 displayed, ice maker stops, water remains in tray and does not drain or harvest.
|
Drain Valve or Harvest Solenoid Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 error, audible alarm, internal memory or settings lost after power cycle.
|
EEPROM / Control Memory Error | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 displayed, ice maker does not respond to commands, but display is lit.
|
Control Lock / Software Hang | View Details |
| E2 |
Ice maker stops shortly after starting, E2 displayed, compressor and fan may not run.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 error, water continuously flows into the ice maker or overfills the tray.
|
Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open | View Details |
| E3 |
Ice maker runs but does not harvest ice, E3 error appears, ice tray may stay in one position.
|
Ice Tray Position Sensor or Motor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4, ice production stops, unit may be excessively cold or not cold enough.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error displayed, ice maker stops, water may not enter the ice tray.
|
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Error | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears, ice maker runs but ice cubes are misshapen or very small, sometimes no ice.
|
Water Level or Fill Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 displayed, ice bin is empty or low, but the machine indicates bin full and stops making ice.
|
Ice Bin Full Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly, little or no cooling.
|
Compressor Start Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 displayed, condenser fan not running, cabinet overheats, poor or no ice production.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel lights flicker or dim when the compressor starts.
|
Voltage Drop / Power Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display is completely blank but interior lights and compressor still work.
|
Display Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door or bin lid does not close properly, leaving gaps and causing frost or poor cooling.
|
Door Alignment / Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and inside the ice-making compartment.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes appear cloudy, white, or contain particles.
|
Water Quality / Mineral Content Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are too small, hollow, or irregularly shaped.
|
Improper Ice Cube Formation | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes clump together in large blocks inside the storage bin.
|
Ice Clumping / Bridging | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a bad taste or odor, even though cubes look normal.
|
Contaminated Water or Internal Surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker does not turn on at all, no lights or display, no sounds.
|
No Power / Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses.
|
Electrical Short or Overload | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is very noisy during operation, with rattling or vibrating sounds.
|
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker leaking water onto the floor from underneath the cabinet.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes a high-pitched whine or buzzing from the compressor area.
|
Compressor or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice very slowly, taking much longer than usual to fill the bin.
|
Reduced Ice Production Rate | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all, storage bin remains empty.
|
No Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs continuously and overfills the storage bin with ice.
|
Bin Full Detection Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is not full, no error code shown.
|
False Bin Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively and may move slightly on the floor during operation.
|
Installation / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when opening the door or bin lid.
|
Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior of ice maker is warm, ice melts quickly, but compressor and fans seem to run.
|
Cooling Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Loud grinding or clicking noise during ice harvest cycle.
|
Ice Tray Gear or Motor Damage | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling inside the ice storage bin or around the ice tray.
|
Internal Drainage Problem | View Details |
No matching codes found
Advertisements