Sauter Ovens Error Codes

F01

Oven does not heat in any mode, display and oven light work normally

Main Heating Element Circuit Failure

F02

Oven overheats rapidly, temperature far above set point, food burns quickly

Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure or Out of Range

F03

Oven does not reach set temperature, very long preheat time, undercooked food

Upper Heating Element or Grill Circuit Failure

F04

Fan-assisted (convection) mode does not heat, but conventional top/bottom heat works

Convection (Circular) Heating Element Failure

F05

Convection fan does not run in fan-assisted modes, oven heats unevenly

Convection Fan Motor Failure

F06

Cooling fan at top of oven does not run, control panel becomes very hot, oven may shut down

Tangential Cooling Fan Failure

F07

Oven display and lights are on but none of the heating functions start when selected

Function Selector Switch or Touch Control Failure

F08

Oven door remains locked after self-cleaning or pyrolytic cycle, cannot open door

Door Lock Mechanism or Lock Motor Failure

F09

Oven door will not lock when starting pyrolytic self-cleaning, cycle will not start

Door Lock Detection Failure

F10

Display shows error and oven shuts down shortly after starting, often related to overheating

Overtemperature Safety Cut-Out Activation

F11

Oven display is dead, no lights or response, but mains supply is present at wall

Main Power Supply or Fuse Failure

F12

Display shows error and keys do not respond or respond intermittently

User Interface / Keypad Communication Error

F13

Clock cannot be set, oven will not start any cooking function until time is set

Clock / Timer Module Fault

F14

Interior oven light does not turn on when door is opened or when light button is pressed

Oven Lamp Circuit Failure

F15

Grill function does not work, other heating modes operate normally

Grill Element or Grill Relay Failure

F16

Oven trips the circuit breaker or RCD immediately or shortly after being turned on

Earth Leakage or Short Circuit in Heating Circuit

F17

Oven temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too hot, sometimes too cold

Temperature Regulation / Thermostat Control Fault

F18

Steam or moisture appears behind the control panel, followed by error and shutdown

Control Panel Overheating / Moisture Ingress

F19

Oven display shows power but buttons and knobs do not start any function, child lock symbol may be lit

Child Lock or Safety Lock Engaged / Control Logic Fault

F20

Oven beeps and shows an error shortly after start, often related to sensor wiring

Temperature Sensor Circuit Open or Short

Symptom

Condensation forms between the glass panes of the oven door

Door Glass Seal Leakage

Symptom

Control knobs are very stiff or difficult to turn

Knob Shaft or Selector Mechanism Binding

Symptom

Digital display segments are missing or unreadable, but oven still heats

Display Module Degradation

Symptom

Heat or steam leaks from around the oven door, condensation on nearby cabinets

Door Seal (Gasket) Failure

Symptom

High-pitched squealing noise when opening or closing the oven door

Door Hinge or Hinge Arm Friction

Symptom

Mechanical timer on front panel makes loud ticking or does not advance

Mechanical Timer Wear or Failure

Symptom

Oven continues heating after it has been switched off at the controls

Stuck Heating Relay or Selector Contact

Symptom

Oven display flickers or dims when heating elements turn on

Voltage Drop or Poor Electrical Connection

Symptom

Oven does not heat at all, no error code displayed, fan and light may or may not work

No-Heat Condition Without Error

Symptom

Oven door does not close fully, heat escapes, front of oven gets very hot

Door Misalignment or Hinge Wear

Symptom

Oven emits a metallic or electrical burning smell when first used after installation or long disuse

Initial Burn-In of Coatings and Residues

Symptom

Oven glass door becomes excessively hot to touch during normal baking

Insufficient Door Insulation or Cooling

Symptom

Oven heats but cooks unevenly, with hot spots and cold areas, especially in fan mode

Uneven Heating / Airflow Problem

Symptom

Oven interior enamel is chipped or cracked, exposing metal underneath

Cavity Enamel Damage

Symptom

Oven interior light stays on even when the door is closed

Door Switch Stuck or Misaligned

Symptom

Oven makes loud rattling or grinding noise when fan mode is used

Convection Fan Imbalance or Bearing Wear

Symptom

Oven takes much longer than usual to preheat to the desired temperature

Reduced Heating Power

Symptom

Oven timer counts down but heating does not start until a certain setting is changed

Program / Timer Misconfiguration

Symptom

Strong burning smell or smoke from oven during normal cooking (not first use or self-clean)

Excessive Grease or Residue Burning