E12
Hansa Pyrolytic Temperature / Safety Circuit Fault

Hansa oven shows E12 and shuts down when using pyrolytic self-cleaning (on models with pyrolysis).

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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

Faulty high-temperature pyrolytic sensor, Open safety thermostat for pyrolysis, Overheating due to blocked cooling airflow, Control board misreading pyrolytic circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the oven to cool completely and disconnect power before inspection.

  • Check ventilation and cooling: Ensure that the oven's cooling vents are not blocked and that the cooling fan operates correctly during normal baking. Blocked airflow can cause overheat trips during pyrolysis.
  • Inspect pyrolytic sensor and thermostat: On pyrolytic Hansa models, there is often a dedicated high-temperature sensor or thermostat. Access the top/rear of the oven and locate these components. Test for continuity (thermostat) or correct resistance (sensor) with a multimeter. Replace any open or out-of-spec parts.
  • Resettable thermostats: Some safety thermostats have a manual reset button. If present, press it gently to reset after cooling.
  • Control board: If sensors and thermostats are good, the control board may be mismanaging the pyrolytic cycle and require replacement.

When to call a technician: Pyrolytic systems operate at very high temperatures; incorrect repair can be hazardous. Professional service is recommended for E12 faults.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Pyrolytic Safety Thermostat
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