Wolf Cooktop Code E16: Keyboard error, induction error, or supply frequency out of spec

What E16 means

On Wolf CT electric cooktops such as the CT36E/S, E16 is a general keyboard error. On CI induction cooktops with the touchscreen, such as the CI36560T/S, it is an unspecified induction error. On integrated module cooktops from the 2015 series, such as the CE152TF/S, it means the power board clock or the supply frequency is out of spec. The display shows E16 and heating may be stopped.

Common causes of E16

Keyboard problem on a CT electric cooktop
Induction circuit problem the control could not narrow down on a CI touchscreen cooktop
Power board clock or incoming supply frequency outside its allowed range on a module cooktop

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn every element off. 2. Check whether other appliances or lights in the home are acting up, which could point to a house power issue. 3. Switch the breaker off for one minute, then restore power. 4. If E16 returns, stop using the cooktop and call us.

! Why to stop there

The meaning varies by platform, so the first test differs.
Supply and board checks need meters and live access that owners should not attempt.
You see a written price before we start, and the finished repair carries our 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E16E16 questions

Can my house power cause E16?

On module cooktops, E16 includes the supply frequency being out of spec, so power quality is part of the check. If other devices also misbehave, tell us.

What does an unspecified induction error tell me?

Only that the induction circuit reported a problem without more detail. We test power, connections, and the generator in order to find it. Photos of the display and the model label help us prepare.

Is E16 the same as a bad keypad?

Only on the CT electric cooktops, where it is a keyboard error. On the other two platforms, it points to induction or power board issues.