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Sub-Zero Ovens Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E01
Oven will not heat; display shows E01 shortly after a bake or broil cycle is started.
Upper Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Fault
E02
Lower oven will not heat properly; display shows E02 when starting or during a bake cycle.
Lower Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Fault
E03
Oven overheats or shuts down with E03 displayed; may smell very hot or scorch food quickly.
Oven Over-Temperature / Sensor Out-of-Range
E04
Oven display shows E04 and the unit will not start a cooking cycle.
Touch Panel / User Interface Communication Error
E05
Oven display shows E05 and cooling fan may run continuously; oven may not heat.
Cooling Fan or Fan Feedback Fault
E06
Oven display shows E06 and the unit may not respond to touch inputs or may behave erratically.
Keypad Stuck or Touch Panel Failure
E07
Oven display shows E07 and the unit may shut down during use or not start.
Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Error
E08
Oven display shows E08 and convection fan does not run or runs intermittently; convection cooking is uneven.
Convection Fan Motor or Feedback Fault
E09
Oven display shows E09 and interior lights or auxiliary functions may not work correctly.
Auxiliary Relay / Output Fault
E10
Oven display shows E10 and the door lock may not engage or disengage during self-clean.
Door Lock Motor or Switch Fault
E11
Oven display shows E11 and the unit may not recognize door open/closed status correctly.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
E12
Oven display shows E12 and the unit may not complete preheat or may shut off unexpectedly.
Bake Element Circuit Fault
E13
Oven display shows E13 and broil function does not work or shuts off quickly.
Broil Element Circuit Fault
E14
Oven display shows E14 and self-clean will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Self-Clean Temperature / Safety Fault
E15
Oven display shows E15 and the clock or timer may reset unexpectedly.
Internal Control Memory or EEPROM Error
E16
Oven display shows E16 and interior lights may flicker or not operate.
Oven Light Circuit Fault
E17
Oven display shows E17 and the unit may not respond to some functions or may lock up.
Communication Error Between Main Control and User Interface
E18
Oven display shows E18 and the unit may not maintain temperature or may cycle erratically.
Relay Stuck or Output Drive Fault
E19
Oven display shows E19 and the unit may not start or may shut off when a specific mode is selected.
Mode Selector / Function Relay Fault
E20
Oven display shows E20 and the unit may not cool down properly after use; cooling fan may not run.
Overheat Protection / Cooling System Fault
Symptom
Convection fan is noisy, rattling, or squealing during operation.
Convection Fan Bearing or Balance Failure
Symptom
Heat or steam escapes from around the oven door; visible gaps in the gasket.
Door Gasket / Seal Failure
Symptom
Oven cooks unevenly; one side of food is more done than the other.
Uneven Heat Distribution
Symptom
Oven display is blank or dead; oven does not respond at all.
No Power to Control / Dead Control Panel
Symptom
Oven display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
Display Module or Backlight Failure
Symptom
Oven display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Panel / Keypad
Symptom
Oven does not heat at all in any mode; display and lights work normally but temperature never rises.
No-Heat Condition (Both Bake and Broil Inoperative)
Symptom
Oven door does not close fully; heat escapes and cooking is uneven.
Door Alignment / Hinge Failure
Symptom
Oven door remains locked after self-clean and will not open even when cool.
Door Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Oven door will not lock for self-clean; self-clean cycle will not start.
Door Lock Engagement Failure
Symptom
Oven emits a strong burning or electrical smell during use.
Overheating Component or Contaminant Burn-Off
Symptom
Oven fan runs continuously even when the oven is off and cool.
Cooling Fan Stuck On
Symptom
Oven heats but never reaches set temperature; food takes much longer to cook than expected.
Underheating / Temperature Calibration Error
Symptom
Oven interior light stays on even when the door is closed.
Door Switch Stuck Closed
Symptom
Oven light does not work even after replacing the bulb.
Oven Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Oven makes loud popping or buzzing noises when heating.
Element Arcing or Loose Electrical Connection
Symptom
Oven overheats; burns food even when set to normal temperatures.
Overheating / Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Oven racks are difficult to slide or make scraping noises.
Rack Glide / Support Wear
Symptom
Oven takes excessively long to preheat; may stall around 250–300°F.
Slow Preheat / Partial Element Failure
Symptom
Oven trips the circuit breaker when heating.
Short Circuit Under Load
Symptom
Self-clean cycle does not start; display shows normal time but nothing happens.
Self-Clean Inhibit Condition
Symptom
Timer and clock work, but oven will not start any cooking mode (no relay click, no heat).
Cook Enable / Relay Drive Failure
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