Sauter Ovens Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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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 the wall.
Main Power Supply or Fuse Failure
F12
Display shows an error, and keys do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
F13
The clock cannot be set; the oven will not start any cooking function until the time is set.
Clock / Timer Module Fault
F14
The interior oven light does not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.
Oven Lamp Circuit Failure
F15
The grill function does not work; other heating modes operate normally.
Grill Element or Grill Relay Failure
F16
The oven trips the circuit breaker or RCD immediately or shortly after being turned on.
Earth Leakage or Short Circuit in Heating Circuit
F17
The 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 an error and shutdown.
Control Panel Overheating / Moisture Ingress
F19
The oven display shows power, but buttons and knobs do not start any function; the child lock symbol may be lit.
Child Lock or Safety Lock Engaged / Control Logic Fault
F20
The oven beeps and shows an error shortly after start, often related to sensor wiring.
Temperature Sensor Circuit Open or Short
Symptom
A high-pitched squealing noise when opening or closing the oven door.
Door Hinge or Hinge Arm Friction
Symptom
A strong burning smell or smoke from the oven during normal cooking (not first use or self-clean).
Excessive Grease or Residue Burning
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, causing condensation on nearby cabinets.
Door Seal (Gasket) Failure
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 emits a metallic or electrical burning smell when first used after installation or long disuse.
Initial Burn-In of Coatings and Residues
Symptom
Oven interior enamel is chipped or cracked, exposing metal underneath.
Cavity Enamel Damage
Symptom
Oven takes much longer than usual to preheat to the desired temperature.
Reduced Heating Power
Symptom
The oven does not heat at all; no error code is displayed, and the fan and light may or may not work.
No-Heat Condition Without Error
Symptom
The oven door does not close fully, heat escapes, and the front of the oven gets very hot.
Door Misalignment or Hinge Wear
Symptom
The oven glass door becomes excessively hot to touch during normal baking.
Insufficient Door Insulation or Cooling
Symptom
The oven heats but cooks unevenly, with hot spots and cold areas, especially in fan mode.
Uneven Heating / Airflow Problem
Symptom
The oven interior light stays on even when the door is closed.
Door Switch Stuck or Misaligned
Symptom
The oven makes a loud rattling or grinding noise when fan mode is used.
Convection Fan Imbalance or Bearing Wear
Symptom
The oven timer counts down, but heating does not start until a certain setting is changed.
Program / Timer Misconfiguration
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Oven does not heat in any mode; display and oven light work normally.
|
Main Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Oven overheats rapidly, temperature far above set point, food burns quickly.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure or Out of Range | View Details |
| F03 |
Oven does not reach set temperature, very long preheat time, undercooked food.
|
Upper Heating Element or Grill Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F04 |
Fan-assisted (convection) mode does not heat, but conventional top/bottom heat works.
|
Convection (Circular) Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| F05 |
Convection fan does not run in fan-assisted modes, oven heats unevenly.
|
Convection Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| F06 |
Cooling fan at top of oven does not run, control panel becomes very hot, oven may shut down.
|
Tangential Cooling Fan Failure | View Details |
| F07 |
Oven display and lights are on, but none of the heating functions start when selected.
|
Function Selector Switch or Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| F08 |
Oven door remains locked after self-cleaning or pyrolytic cycle; cannot open door.
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Door Lock Mechanism or Lock Motor Failure | View Details |
| F09 |
Oven door will not lock when starting pyrolytic self-cleaning; cycle will not start.
|
Door Lock Detection Failure | View Details |
| F10 |
Display shows error and oven shuts down shortly after starting, often related to overheating.
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Overtemperature Safety Cut-Out Activation | View Details |
| F11 |
Oven display is dead, no lights or response, but mains supply is present at the wall.
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Main Power Supply or Fuse Failure | View Details |
| F12 |
Display shows an error, and keys do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| F13 |
The clock cannot be set; the oven will not start any cooking function until the time is set.
|
Clock / Timer Module Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
The interior oven light does not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.
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Oven Lamp Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F15 |
The grill function does not work; other heating modes operate normally.
|
Grill Element or Grill Relay Failure | View Details |
| F16 |
The oven trips the circuit breaker or RCD immediately or shortly after being turned on.
|
Earth Leakage or Short Circuit in Heating Circuit | View Details |
| F17 |
The oven temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too hot, sometimes too cold.
|
Temperature Regulation / Thermostat Control Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Steam or moisture appears behind the control panel, followed by an error and shutdown.
|
Control Panel Overheating / Moisture Ingress | View Details |
| F19 |
The oven display shows power, but buttons and knobs do not start any function; the child lock symbol may be lit.
|
Child Lock or Safety Lock Engaged / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| F20 |
The oven beeps and shows an error shortly after start, often related to sensor wiring.
|
Temperature Sensor Circuit Open or Short | View Details |
| – |
A high-pitched squealing noise when opening or closing the oven door.
|
Door Hinge or Hinge Arm Friction | View Details |
| – |
A strong burning smell or smoke from the oven during normal cooking (not first use or self-clean).
|
Excessive Grease or Residue Burning | View Details |
| – |
Condensation forms between the glass panes of the oven door.
|
Door Glass Seal Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Control knobs are very stiff or difficult to turn.
|
Knob Shaft or Selector Mechanism Binding | View Details |
| – |
Digital display segments are missing or unreadable, but oven still heats.
|
Display Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Heat or steam leaks from around the oven door, causing condensation on nearby cabinets.
|
Door Seal (Gasket) Failure | View Details |
| – |
Mechanical timer on front panel makes loud ticking or does not advance.
|
Mechanical Timer Wear or Failure | View Details |
| – |
Oven continues heating after it has been switched off at the controls.
|
Stuck Heating Relay or Selector Contact | View Details |
| – |
Oven display flickers or dims when heating elements turn on.
|
Voltage Drop or Poor Electrical Connection | View Details |
| – |
Oven emits a metallic or electrical burning smell when first used after installation or long disuse.
|
Initial Burn-In of Coatings and Residues | View Details |
| – |
Oven interior enamel is chipped or cracked, exposing metal underneath.
|
Cavity Enamel Damage | View Details |
| – |
Oven takes much longer than usual to preheat to the desired temperature.
|
Reduced Heating Power | View Details |
| – |
The oven does not heat at all; no error code is displayed, and the fan and light may or may not work.
|
No-Heat Condition Without Error | View Details |
| – |
The oven door does not close fully, heat escapes, and the front of the oven gets very hot.
|
Door Misalignment or Hinge Wear | View Details |
| – |
The oven glass door becomes excessively hot to touch during normal baking.
|
Insufficient Door Insulation or Cooling | View Details |
| – |
The oven heats but cooks unevenly, with hot spots and cold areas, especially in fan mode.
|
Uneven Heating / Airflow Problem | View Details |
| – |
The oven interior light stays on even when the door is closed.
|
Door Switch Stuck or Misaligned | View Details |
| – |
The oven makes a loud rattling or grinding noise when fan mode is used.
|
Convection Fan Imbalance or Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
The oven timer counts down, but heating does not start until a certain setting is changed.
|
Program / Timer Misconfiguration | View Details |
No matching codes found
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