Gaggenau Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Refrigerator compartment not cooling properly, temperature too high, alarm may sound and E01 appears on display.
Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E02
Freezer compartment not reaching set temperature, ice cream soft, temperature alarm and E02 displayed.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E03
Refrigerator runs continuously or not at all, temperature readings on display are inaccurate or show dashes, E03 appears.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Defrost Sensor Fault
E04
Refrigerator displays E04 and may shut down cooling; internal fan may not run or runs erratically.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E05
Refrigerator shows E05 and may not cool; compressor does not start or starts briefly then stops.
Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Fault
E06
Interior lights and display work but compressor and fans do not run; E06 displayed indicating main control fault.
Main Control Board Failure
E07
Refrigerator displays E07 and may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments; user interface may freeze or behave erratically.
User Interface / Display Module Communication Error
E08
Refrigerator displays E08 and may show unusually high or low temperature readings not matching actual interior temperature.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E09
Refrigerator displays E09 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E10
Refrigerator displays E10 and may show issues with door alarm or interior lights not responding correctly to door position.
Door Switch / Door Contact Fault
E11
Refrigerator displays E11 and may not maintain set temperatures; supercool or superfrost functions may not operate correctly.
Setpoint / Control Sensor Fault (Internal Control Sensor)
E12
Refrigerator displays E12 and may shut down or limit operation; often associated with power supply issues.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error
E13
Refrigerator displays E13 and may have issues with ice maker or water dispensing functions (on models equipped).
Ice Maker / Water System Sensor or Motor Fault
E14
Refrigerator displays E14 and water dispenser (if equipped) does not operate or operates intermittently.
Water Inlet Valve / Flow Sensor Fault
E15
Refrigerator displays E15 and may shut down certain functions; often associated with internal leak detection on some models.
Internal Leak / Drip Tray Float Switch Activated
E16
Refrigerator displays E16 and may show erratic or no operation of the condenser fan at the rear of the unit.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E17
Refrigerator displays E17 and may not cool correctly; often associated with sensor calibration or configuration issues after service.
Configuration / Calibration Error
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly, little or no cooling.
Compressor Start Device Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the exterior cabinet or around door seals.
Condensation Control / Mullion Heater Issue
Symptom
Display works but buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Door alarm sounds frequently even when doors appear closed.
Door Alignment or Switch Issue
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, especially at the top shelves.
Air Duct / Damper or Evaporator Fan Airflow Problem
Symptom
Ice buildup on the back wall or ceiling of the refrigerator compartment.
Air Leak / Door Gasket Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice, but freezer is cold and water dispenser (if present) works.
Ice Maker Mechanical or Fill Problem
Symptom
Interior light not working but refrigerator otherwise cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator compartment warm, freezer temperature acceptable, frost buildup on rear panel of freezer.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator does not start at all, display off, no lights, appears completely dead.
No Power / Electrical Supply Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator door difficult to open immediately after closing, feels like it is stuck.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Seal Effect
Symptom
Refrigerator emits a strong, unpleasant odor even after cleaning interior surfaces.
Persistent Odor from Drain or Insulation
Symptom
Refrigerator makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator makes loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fridge and freezer warm, interior lights and display may still work.
Compressor or Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in the fresh food compartment.
Thermostat / Temperature Sensor or Control Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Temperature Regulation / Control Instability
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice (on dispenser-equipped models).
Water Dispenser Flow Problem
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under or behind the refrigerator.
External Leak from Water System or Drain
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment or under drawers.
Clogged Defrost Drain
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Refrigerator compartment not cooling properly, temperature too high, alarm may sound and E01 appears on display.
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Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Freezer compartment not reaching set temperature, ice cream soft, temperature alarm and E02 displayed.
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Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E03 |
Refrigerator runs continuously or not at all, temperature readings on display are inaccurate or show dashes, E03 appears.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Defrost Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Refrigerator displays E04 and may shut down cooling; internal fan may not run or runs erratically.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Refrigerator shows E05 and may not cool; compressor does not start or starts briefly then stops.
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Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Interior lights and display work but compressor and fans do not run; E06 displayed indicating main control fault.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| E07 |
Refrigerator displays E07 and may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments; user interface may freeze or behave erratically.
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User Interface / Display Module Communication Error | View Details |
| E08 |
Refrigerator displays E08 and may show unusually high or low temperature readings not matching actual interior temperature.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Refrigerator displays E09 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator and poor cooling.
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Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Refrigerator displays E10 and may show issues with door alarm or interior lights not responding correctly to door position.
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Door Switch / Door Contact Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Refrigerator displays E11 and may not maintain set temperatures; supercool or superfrost functions may not operate correctly.
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Setpoint / Control Sensor Fault (Internal Control Sensor) | View Details |
| E12 |
Refrigerator displays E12 and may shut down or limit operation; often associated with power supply issues.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Refrigerator displays E13 and may have issues with ice maker or water dispensing functions (on models equipped).
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Ice Maker / Water System Sensor or Motor Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Refrigerator displays E14 and water dispenser (if equipped) does not operate or operates intermittently.
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Water Inlet Valve / Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Refrigerator displays E15 and may shut down certain functions; often associated with internal leak detection on some models.
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Internal Leak / Drip Tray Float Switch Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Refrigerator displays E16 and may show erratic or no operation of the condenser fan at the rear of the unit.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Refrigerator displays E17 and may not cool correctly; often associated with sensor calibration or configuration issues after service.
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Configuration / Calibration Error | View Details |
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Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly, little or no cooling.
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Compressor Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the exterior cabinet or around door seals.
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Condensation Control / Mullion Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display works but buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
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User Interface Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm sounds frequently even when doors appear closed.
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Door Alignment or Switch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, especially at the top shelves.
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Air Duct / Damper or Evaporator Fan Airflow Problem | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the back wall or ceiling of the refrigerator compartment.
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Air Leak / Door Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice, but freezer is cold and water dispenser (if present) works.
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Ice Maker Mechanical or Fill Problem | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working but refrigerator otherwise cools normally.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator compartment warm, freezer temperature acceptable, frost buildup on rear panel of freezer.
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Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator does not start at all, display off, no lights, appears completely dead.
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No Power / Electrical Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door difficult to open immediately after closing, feels like it is stuck.
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Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Seal Effect | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator emits a strong, unpleasant odor even after cleaning interior surfaces.
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Persistent Odor from Drain or Insulation | View Details |
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Refrigerator makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
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Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator makes loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
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Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fridge and freezer warm, interior lights and display may still work.
|
Compressor or Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in the fresh food compartment.
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Thermostat / Temperature Sensor or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Temperature Regulation / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice (on dispenser-equipped models).
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Water Dispenser Flow Problem | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under or behind the refrigerator.
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External Leak from Water System or Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment or under drawers.
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Clogged Defrost Drain | View Details |
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