Thermador POD Built-In Oven Err on Legacy POD301, POD302, PODC302, PODM301 and PODMW301: Invalid Temperature

What Err means

Err on a legacy Thermador POD built-in oven (POD301, POD302, PODC302, PODM301 or PODMW301, 'J' revision manuals) is not a breakdown. A beep sounds and the display shows Err when you enter a temperature outside the range allowed for the selected cooking mode. The oven simply will not start until you set a valid temperature.

Usual causes of Err

Temperature entered that is outside the allowed range for the selected mode

✓ A safe check worth trying

1. Press OFF to clear the entry. 2. Choose the cooking mode again. 3. Enter a temperature inside the range allowed for that mode, checking your manual. 4. If Err shows with a valid temperature, call us with the model number.

! Why you should stop here

Most cases are a setting issue, not a repair
A true control failure would need an on-site test
We would rather you check the range first than pay for a visit

Taking off a panel yourself does not by default void a manufacturer warranty, yet it can lead to accidental damage, and some manufacturers attach their own service terms. Read your warranty paperwork, or ask us, before you decide.

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More Oven codes

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ErrErr questions

Is Err a sign of a broken oven?

Not by itself. The manual says it appears when the temperature is outside the allowed range for the cooking mode, and the oven will not start.

Where do I find the allowed range?

In your use-and-care manual under the cooking modes. Ranges differ by mode, so a number that works for baking may not work for another mode.

What if Err stays with a valid setting?

Then something else is wrong and a technician should test the control. Note the mode, the temperature, and your model. A quick note of when it happened is useful.