Convotherm E70 Error Code
Main contactor error.
Source: Convotherm/Convotherm_maxx-pro-gen-a_Level1-Service_CommercialKitchen_en.md
What does Convotherm E70 mean?
Convotherm shows E70 — Main contactor error — on the maxx, maxx pro combi oven range. The manual lists these reasons: Appliance switch defective; Error in the safety chain. The control flags the fault and holds the affected function until the message is cleared.
Symptoms
- Display shows error code E70 (Main contactor error)
- The affected function is interrupted until the fault is cleared
Common causes
- Appliance switch defective
- Error in the safety chain
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Diagnostic steps
Contact your service partner
Contact the responsible service partner (make a note of the message on the display)
Firmly cycle the appliance switch OFF and ON
Switch the appliance switch OFF and switch it ON again with sufficiently firm pressure If the error recurs, contact the responsible service partner
When to call a professional
The manual routes E70 (Main contactor error) 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.
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Other Convotherm Error Codes
Not enough water reaching the combi oven.
Connection area temperature too high.
Fan malfunction.
Connection area fan malfunction.
No gas (gas models).
Water filter cartridge used up, replace as soon as possible. Cooking is still possible.
Excess temperature in oven / oven sensor failure.
Excess temperature of steam generator / steam generator sensor failure.
Excess temperature of condenser / condenser sensor failure.
Dehumidifier valve functional fault.
Core temperature sensor fault.
Bypass sensor failure.
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