Written by
Margot Ellery Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE
ApplianceInduction Cooktop
E on the display: an electronic failure
The user guide lists the letter E among the display symbols of a Château induction hob. It sits in the same table as the symbols for residual heat, booster and locking, and its stated meaning is electronic failure.
Hobs the entry applies to
Château 90, Château 120 and Château 150 induction hobs from the G4 series
The induction ranges covered by the same guide
If E shows up
Switch the affected zone off with its control knob.
Leave the hob closed; do not open the appliance.
Arrange a technician visit. The guide offers no remedy the owner can carry out, and electrical faults belong with a technician.
Related codes
E2 reports an electronic unit that has become too hot, which is a separate message from E.
Er with a number marks an internal fault the owner cannot rectify.
U simply tells you that the zone has no suitable pan.
Induction cooktop service in San Francisco and the Bay Area
If your hob keeps showing E, La Cornue induction cooktop repair is available in San Francisco and around the Bay Area; call (415) 403-2790. Before dialing, note the cooktop model number and describe what appeared on the display.
Model compatibility: the meaning of E given here applies to the models named above. Record your full model and serial number before acting — it decides which parts and checks apply.
Plain language
What this code means
E is the display message for an electronic failure on a Château induction hob.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your La Cornue appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
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