Electric oven & stove
Oven showing an F error code (F1, F2, F3, F10, F30)
My oven beeps and shows an F code. What does it mean?
Straight answer: F codes are the oven's way of saying a sensor, a button or the control board didn't check out. Most are fixable; a few mean the board needs replacing. Note the exact code and the brand when you call.
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Error codes you might see
F1: control board or stuck key on many brands. F2/F3: temperature sensor circuit (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, GE). F10/F30: runaway temperature or sensor (Frigidaire, Electrolux). F9: door lock on self-clean models.
What it usually means
- Temperature sensor open or shorted
- Control board relay or processor fault
- Touch pad or a stuck key
- Door lock motor or switch on self-clean ovens
- Wiring harness connection loosened by heat
Safe to check yourself
- Write down the exact code and when it appears (on start, mid-bake, during self-clean)
- Switch the oven off at the breaker for five minutes and back on; some codes clear and stay cleared
- Avoid running self-clean until the code is resolved
- Don't keep cooking on an oven that shows a runaway-temperature code
Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker before touching anything behind or under it. If you're not comfortable, skip the checks and call; the visit covers all of this.
Time to call when
- The code comes back after a breaker reset
- The oven won't heat or won't stop heating
- The door is locked after self-clean and won't release
What the visit looks like
A technician comes to your place, diagnoses the electric oven & stove and tells you what it needs and what it costs. You decide; nothing starts without your okay. $99 CAD covers the visit and diagnosis anywhere in our area.
Electric oven & stove repair: what to expect 
Good to know
Will a power reset fix an F code?
Sometimes, for a stuck key or a one-off glitch. If it returns within a day or two, something's actually wrong.
Is a control board repair worth it?
Depends on the oven. Boards for mainstream ranges are reasonable; built-in wall ovens can be pricier. You get the number before you decide.
Other electric oven & stove problems
- Electric oven not heating upMy oven turns on but never gets hot, or bakes unevenly. What's wrong?
- Oven temperature runs hot, cold or won't holdMy oven burns on one side or everything takes longer than the recipe says. Is it the thermostat?
- Stove burner or cooktop element not workingOne burner on my electric stove is dead or stuck on high. What's the fix?
Still stuck?
Tell us what it's doing and your town. We'll sort out the rest on the call.