SYMPTOM

GM 480/481 displays 'Initialization'

Appliance: Gaggenau Kitchen Appliances Models: GM 480/481

What This Means

The display shows Initialization. This appears when initial start-up was not completed, factory settings were restored, or demo mode was activated then deactivated during initial set-up.

🔧 How to Fix

  1. Carry out the initial start-up procedure (language, time format, clock, date, temperature format).

🔍 Possible Causes & Solutions

Possible CauseHow to Fix
Initial start-up not completedComplete the initial set-up wizard.
Factory settings were restoredRe-run the initial set-up.
Demo mode was activated then deactivated during initial start-upComplete the initial set-up.

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