E08
Essentials Main Power Relay / Triac Failure

Display shows E08, oven light and fan may work but no heating

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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

Failed main heater relay on control board, burned PCB tracks, defective power triac (on some Essentials models), loose live feed to control module

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker. Only proceed with PCB inspection if you are competent with electronics; otherwise contact a technician.

  • Verify supply to control board: Remove the top cover or rear panel to access the control module. With power OFF, check that all screw terminals are tight and that there are no signs of overheating.
  • Inspect the PCB: Remove the control board and examine the underside for burned or cracked solder joints around the main heater relay or triac. Look for darkened areas or broken tracks.
  • Check relay operation: If you have the skills and tools, you can bench-test the relay coil and contacts. A relay that does not click or has high resistance across contacts when energized should be replaced (usually by replacing the entire control board).
  • Replace control module: In most home repairs, the practical solution is to replace the complete Essentials electronic control unit with the correct part number.
  • Test after replacement: Refit the board, reconnect all plugs, restore power, and test heating in multiple modes to ensure normal operation and that E08 is cleared.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Electronic Control Board (Main PCB)
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