A zone switches itself off and F1 or F6 appears. For induction cooktops, Thermador documents that the zone became so hot it shut down to protect the countertop surface around it. This happens at the zone,…
A zone switches itself off and F1 or F6 appears. For induction cooktops, Thermador documents that the zone became so hot it shut down to protect the countertop surface around it. This happens at the zone, with the heat sensor reacting, and it is meant to prevent damage to the work surface. The zone usually becomes usable again after a cool-down.
1. Turn the zone off and remove the pan carefully. 2. Wait until the zone has cooled. 3. Switch it back on to continue. 4. Use a flat-bottomed pan that fully covers the zone next time. 5. If it trips again soon, stop and have it checked.
The function exists precisely to prevent that. Seeing the code means the protection acted, not that damage has already occurred, though checking the cookware is wise. Still, check the cookware, since an uneven pan is the most likely trigger.
Thermador lists them together for induction cooktops under this same zone-overheating description, so the steps and the explanation are shared. So whichever of the two you see, the cool-down and restart steps are identical.
Pans with a flat, even base that sit completely on the zone. Warped or thin pans create hot spots the sensor can read as too hot.
Our technician checks it in your home and hands you a written price before touching anything.