Siemens Residual Heat Indicator or Control Logic Fault

Cooktop indicator light stays on even when all zones are off and cool

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.

Possible Causes

Stuck residual heat sensor, Faulty indicator lamp circuit, Control board logic error, Shorted sensor wiring

Safety first: Treat the zone as potentially hot until verified cool.

User actions:

Allow sufficient time for the cooktop to cool completely and see if the indicator resets.
Reset power at the breaker for a few minutes.

Technician actions:

Test the residual heat sensor or temperature limiter associated with the zone.
Inspect wiring to the indicator circuit.
Replace the faulty sensor or control board if the indicator remains on erroneously.

Medium 3/5

Residual Heat Sensor

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