Gas range showing an error code

Symptoms

• A code or letter/number combination appears on the display
• Range may beep repeatedly
• Some or all functions may be locked out
• Error may appear randomly or every time you use a feature

Likely causes

• CommonLocked oven door sensor faultSelf-clean or door lock issues often trigger a specific error code.
• CommonTemperature sensor faultA shorted or open sensor triggers a distinct error code on most ranges.
• PossibleControl board communication faultSome codes indicate the board itself is having an internal fault.
• PossiblePower surge or brief outage residueA recent power blip can sometimes leave a stale error until reset.

What to do

1. Write down the exact code shown, since letters and numbers matter (e.g. F2 vs F3 mean different things).
2. Look up the code in your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website using your model number.
3. Try clearing the error by turning off the range at the breaker for about a minute, then restoring power.
4. If the code returns immediately, avoid using the oven's self-clean or locking features until it's diagnosed, since those often relate to door-lock and sensor codes.
5. Note when the error appears (e.g. only during preheat, only during self-clean) to help narrow down the cause.
6. If you can't find the code or it persists after a power reset, contact a technician with the exact code and model number.

When to call a pro

If a power reset doesn't clear the code, or you can't find what it means, an appliance technician can diagnose it accurately using the model number and code.

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