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Oven Fault codes

	General Codes for most brands:
Fault Code	Interpretation	Components To Check
F-1	Communication error between touch pad and ERC (clock)	Replace the touch pad or clock*
F-2	Oven temperature sensed over 620o by electronic control	Replace the clock/relay board
F-3	Open oven sensor or harness	Replace the oven sensor
F-4	Shorted oven sensor or harness	Replace the oven sensor
F-5	Power to element relay disabled in cook mode	Replace the clock/relay board
F-7	Shorted touch pad key sensed for 32 secs.	Replace the touch pad/control panel
F-8	Shorted meat probe	Replace the probe jack.
F-9	Door lock safety circuit on ERC sensed	Replace the door latch assembly
F-C or F-0	Communication error between boards	Replace the relay board/clock
Touch Pad vs. Clock:	* Failure of the clock versus the touch pad can be determined by turning off the power to the unit for 1 minute, then unplug the membrane switch ribbon from the clock. Restore power. If the unit continues to beep after 32 seconds, replace the clock. If the clock remains silent, the membrane switch is indeed at fault.

 

AMANA             CALORIC

Display -glass link ERC	Condition	Repair
door flashing #0,1,2,3	latch switch broken	replace
lock flashing	latch switch broken	replace
F 0	loss of safety signal	replace adapter board
F 1	watchdog circuit	replace ERC
F 2	oven too hot	check sensor-1100 ohms
F3 F4	open or shorted sensor	replace sensor
F7	shorted touch panel	replace glass panel
F9	motorized door	check latch
FF	lock error	check switch and motor
ERC III / Relay board with separate board / push buttons
F0	shorted push pad	replace
F1	failed ERC	replace
F2	oven too hot	check sensor 1100 ohms
F3 F4	shorted or open sensor	replace
F5,F6,F8	failed ERC	replace
F7	shorted or sticking button	check glass alignment
F9	door latch failure	replace

 

GENERAL ELECTRIC             HOTPOINT             RCA

Display	Condition	Repair
F0 and F1	Failed Thermister Control	Replace ERC
F2	Oven Temp Exceeds 590 w/unlocked door	High resistance or interference in sensor Likely a bad sensor
F3	Open sensor circuit	Bad sensor or open sensor fuse
F4	Shorted wire (sensor)	Locate and Correct
F7	A= Function pad button stuck                        or B= Bad clock	Unstick Button or  Replace Clock
F8	Component failure	Replace ERC
F9	Program w/door circuit	Check Wiring

 

FRIGIDAIRE             TAPPAN             GIBSON            WESTINGHOUSE

Display	Condition	Repair
F0 & F1	EOC failure	Replace EOC  (Electronic Oven Control / Clock)
F2	Oven too hot	Likely a bad sensor (should read 1100 ohms) Possible bad EOC  (Electronic Oven Control / Clock)
F3	Oven Sensor Open	Replace sensor
F4	Oven Sensor Shorted	Replace sensor
F5 or F6 or F7	EOC failure	Replace EOC  (Electronic Oven Control / Clock)

 

WHIRLPOOL             ROPER            KITCHENAID

NOTE: Not valid for Y line. If there is a Y near the end of your model number, do not use this chart.

Display	Condition	Repair
4 Digit Display
FO - E0	Analog to Digital Failure	Disconnect for 30 seconds- if display re-appears- replace control
F1 - E1	Safety flip flop	Replace ERC  (Electronic Range Control / Clock)
F2 - E0	shorted keypad	replace
F3 - E0	sensor or sensor fuse opened	replace sensor or fuse
F3 - E1	sensor shorted	replace sensor
F3 - E2	oven too hot	replace sensor
F3 - E3	clean temp. too hot	replace sensor
F5 - E0 F5 - E1 and E2	check door/latch switch	replace
2 Digit Display
F0 or F1 or F5	Failed transistor	Replace ERC  (Electronic Range Control / Clock)
F2	Oven temp too high	1. Test operation of door lock on self-clean models. 2. Test relay contact operation 3. High resistance in sensor (should be apx. 1100 ohms)
F3	Open sensor or thermal fuse	Replace sensor or thermal fuse
F4	Shorted sensor	Replace sensor
F6	Problem in time keeping circuit	1. Reset time and/or cooking operation 2. Check for proper ground
F7	Stuck function switch or button on ERC	Replace ERC   (Electronic Range Control / Clock)
F8	Failure of ERC	Replace ERC  (Electronic Range Control / Clock)
F9	Door lock circuit	Check wiring and test operation of door lock switch

 

MAYCOR          MAYTAG             MAGIC CHEF            JENNAIR            ADMIRAL

Display	Condition	Repair
F1	Defective Touch Pad or Membrane	Replace Touch Pad or Membrane. (I've seen this on several ranges if you are getting an F1 code I would recommend replacing the touchpad.)
F1	watch dog on board	bad touchpad or clock see  Clock Pad Test  for procedure
F2	oven too hot	bad relay board (if present) or bad sensor
F3 or F4	open or shorted sensor	replace sensor
F5	hardware and watchdog circuits disagree	replace clock
F6	missing AC signal	Check for proper voltage
F7	function key shorted or stuck button	replace touch pad or clock or unstick button
F8	A/D supervisory	replace clock
F9	door latch supervisory	check door lock circuit or replace clock
F0	function key stuck	replace touch pad or clock

 

Thermador

If an error code appears in the cook mode window Your oven is equipped with an extremely reliable and accurate electronic control. On the rare occasion that something occurs that causes a malfunction, am error message will appear in the oven selector window. Some errors (E1, E9, E11, E12, and E13) must be cleared by turning off the oven at the circuit breaker and then turning it back on. When an error remains displayed steadily in the off position, after attempting to clear the error, a service call is required. Have the error code available when you call for service. This will help service determine the problem.

Error Code	Notes		Repair
E1	C	E	Control board problem
E2	K	G	Cook or clean mode runaway
E3	A	H	Open oven sensor (over 5000 ohms)
E4	A	H	Shorted sensor (under 500 ohms)
E5	K	D	Control board too cold or too hot, or defective board.
E6	C	J	Control board problem
E7	A	I	Illegal temp. display turn off and retry
E8	A	D	Control board problem
E9	A	E	Latch switch problems
E10	B	D	Control board problem
E11	A	F	CT oven; latch switch problem
E12	A	E	CT oven; latch switch problem
E13	A	C	CT ovens; latch froze or no power to latch motor CMT ovens; control board not converted
E14	A	E	Latch switch problem
E15	B	D	Control board problem

Notes
A	Turns heat off on failed oven only, micro not affected
B	Turns all heat off, micro not affected
C	Disables clean mode in both ovens, allows cook and microwave
D	Error will remain in display until repaired and powered up. No error tones
E	Turning to off stops error and flashing can tweak away code
F	Tweaking clears to "---" for retry
G	Clears when oven temp drops below runaway temp and selector is off
H	Can be cancelled by tweaking if a good sensor is detected
I	Cleared with a mode change
J	Can be tweaked away for retry. User must unlatch and delete the "---" to try to relatch the door
K	Turns all heat and micro off
L	If two switches show locked door, then "E13" and "Lock" are permanent in display (all modes). If two switches show an open door you can tweak away the "E13"