Thermador Oven Error Code PAU

PAU on a Thermador oven means that a Microwave or CookSmart cooking program has been paused or interrupted and the oven door is currently unlocked. It is a status indicator, not a fault code. The oven is waiting for the user to resume or cancel the active program before it will continue cooking.

The PAU code itself does not indicate a dangerous condition. It means the oven has safely paused a cooking cycle and is holding in a low-activity state with the door unlocked. You can safely open the door, check your food, and then decide whether to resume or cancel the program.

If the PAU code is caused by user actions or minor door issues, there may be no repair cost at all. If a faulty door latch sensor is the cause, parts and labor typically range from $75 to $200 depending on your location and service provider. A control board replacement, if needed, generally ranges from $200 to $500 or more, including parts and labor.

In most cases, you can clear the PAU code by pressing the resume button to continue the paused program or by pressing cancel to end the cycle entirely. Make sure the oven door is fully closed before attempting to resume. If the code keeps appearing without you pausing the program, check the door latch for proper operation.

Pressing the cancel button on the control panel will end the paused program and clear the PAU display in most situations. If a full reset is needed, you can cut power to the oven at the circuit breaker for about 30 seconds and restore it. Keep in mind that resetting will cancel any programmed cooking sequence that was in progress.