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Fisher & Paykel Induction Cooktop Er22 Error Code

Er22 is an input-key error — the touch controller is picking up an invalid or stuck signal from one specific key, as though that button were being held down continuously.

What Er22 Means

Er22 is an input-key error — the touch controller is picking up an invalid or stuck signal from one specific key, as though that button were being held down continuously.

Common Causes of Er22

  • Moisture or a grease film sitting over one specific touch key
  • A section of the touch membrane that's physically damaged or degraded
  • Something resting on the control panel during use

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Clean around the affected key to remove any moisture, grease, or food residue that could be making it register as stuck, then cycle power at the breaker.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • Clean around the panel without disconnecting power first and you're working near live touch-control circuitry.
  • It can be mistaken for a full touch-controller failure, leading to a wrong, more expensive replacement.
  • Prying at a damaged patch of the touch membrane risks tearing it worse, turning a simple cleaning fix into a full panel swap.
  • Opening the control panel breaks the sealant bead the glass sits on, and it only seals properly once, so spills afterwards run straight down onto the electronics.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Behavior Not Matching What's Described Above?

If Er22 is showing up earlier than expected, coming with other warning signs, or you're just not sure, book a trained technician for a proper diagnosis.

FAQ

Er22 FAQ

It suggests a physically damaged key or membrane section that a technician needs to replace.

Generally yes, since this is tied to one key rather than the whole board, but have a technician confirm if it doesn't clear up.

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