Thermador SEC271 manual Solving Operational Problems, Problem Problem Solving Oven Steps

Problem Solving / Consumer Service Built-in Oven Care and Use Manual

Solving Operational Problems

Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges.

PROBLEM	PROBLEM SOLVING
OVEN	STEPS
All the numbers touched	The numbers were touched too rapidly. Be sure you remove your finger do
not appear in display	from the number pad before touching the next digit.
F followed by 2 digits	Touch OVEN OFF or turn power off at the circuit breaker, wait 3 minutes
appears in the display	and turn it back on. If condition persists, note the code number and call
window	an authorized servicer.
F-24 or F-25	This is caused by close contact to the control panel for more than 60 seconds,
appears in display window	such as someone leaning against the controls or objects hanging in front of
	controls. See item above for correction.
SAb appears in	Turn off the oven selected by touching OVEN OFF.
display window
Cooling fan continues to run	The fan turns off automatically when the electronic components have
after oven is turned off	cooled sufficiently.
Clock and timer	Make sure there is proper electrical power to the oven.
do not work	See the Clock and Timer sections on Pages 10 & 11.
Oven will not work	Make sure there is proper electrical power to the oven.
	Check the circuit breaker or fuse box to your house.
Oven light does	Replace or reinsert the light bulb if loose or defective. See Page 31.
not work	Touching the bulb with your fingers may cause the bulb to burn out
	quickly. Oven light does not work if Self-Clean mode is set.
Oven temperature is	The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See Calibrating Oven
too hot or too cold	Temperature in Do-It-Yourself Maintenance, Page 32.
Oven will not self-clean	The oven temperature is too high to set the self-clean operation.
	Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
	Be sure you have touched Self-Clean.
Oven door will not	Allow the oven to cool below the locking temperature.
unlock
Oven is not clean	Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer
after the clean cycle	period of time. Heavy spillovers should be cleaned before starting
	the clean cycle. See Before You Self-Clean, Page 26.
Oven does not lock in	Do not run Self-Clean. Call for service. See Page 32.
Self-Clean mode
Extendable Rack (C Oven	Rack support areas can be sprayed lightly with PAM® to facilitate rack
models) was left in oven	extension and removal. Color change in rack is permanent. To order a
during Self-Clean and	replacement Extendable Rack, phone Thermador Customer Support at
cannot be pulled out or	(800) 735-4328.
removed from oven.

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