Convotherm E16

What does Convotherm E16 mean?

Convotherm shows E16 — Dehumidifier valve functional fault — on the mini combi oven range. The manual lists these reasons: The dehumidifier valve is blocked by foreign matter/dirt; Faulty initialization of the dehumidifier valve; The dehumidifier valve has been moved or damaged from outside by an object applied with force. The control flags the fault and holds the affected function until the message is cleared.

Symptoms

• Display shows error code E16 (Dehumidifier valve functional fault)
• The affected function is interrupted until the fault is cleared

Common causes

• The dehumidifier valve is blocked by foreign matter/dirt
• Faulty initialization of the dehumidifier valve
• The dehumidifier valve has been moved or damaged from outside by an object applied with force

Diagnostic steps

1. 01

   Clear the rear air-intake pipe

   Remove the foreign matter/dirt from the rear air intake pipe of the appliance so that the valve can rotate freely once again. Caution! First switch off the appliance.

2. 02

   Restart the appliance

   Switch off the appliance Restart the appliance after 10 sec.

3. 03

   Contact your service partner

   Contact the responsible service partner (make a note of the message on the display) Have the dehumidifier valve replaced

When to call a professional

The manual routes E16 (Dehumidifier valve functional fault) to the responsible Convotherm service partner. Note the exact message on the display, stop using the affected function, and call a qualified technician — board, sensor and electrical diagnosis on a combi oven involves live components.