SYMPTOM

Exhibition / demo mode active

Appliance: Gaggenau Kitchen Appliances Models: BO 280/281, BO 470/471, BO 480/481

⚠ What This Means

The oven display works normally but the appliance does not heat up. A special symbol (degree symbol or dedicated icon) appears on the standby screen, indicating exhibition mode (demo mode) is active.

🔧 How to Fix

  1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains (switch off the household fuse or circuit breaker).
  2. Reconnect power to the appliance.
  3. Within 3 minutes of reconnecting, go to the Basic Settings menu.
  4. Navigate to the 'Exhibition mode' or 'Demo mode' setting and select 'Off' or 'Not active'.
  5. Save the setting and exit the menu.

🔍 Possible Causes & Solutions

Possible CauseHow to Fix
Demo mode accidentally enabled or left on from store displayDeactivate via basic settings within 3 minutes of power cycle.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why can I only change this setting within 3 minutes?

For safety, the demo mode setting is only accessible during the first 3 minutes after the appliance is connected to power.