3

Water or Cookware on Control Area

Description

There is water on the glass over the control area, or a pan is sitting over the controls, which the cooktop reads as a fault.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
3
Error Name
Water or Cookware on Control Area
Appliance Type
cooktop
Brand
Wolf
Severity
low

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Remove any cookware or objects from over the control area. 2. Wipe the control area completely dry. 3. Turn the home circuit breaker off for 30 seconds, then back on, and retest. 4. If code 3 remains, contact Factory Certified Wolf service.

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