Ranges & Ovens

Demo mode

Demo mode; zones don't heat.

Key pressed too long / stuck key

A control key reads as continuously pressed (about 10 seconds or more).

No valid temperature probe reading

The control is not getting a valid reading from the oven temperature probe.

Temperature probe circuit short

Short in the temperature probe wiring giving an abnormal reading.

Door does not lock / unlock

E106: the door does not lock properly. E107: the door does not unlock properly.

Oven temperature too high

Cavity temperature is too high (one source adds: with the door not locked as expected).

Network/hood connection

Can't connect to home network or hood.

Supply voltage out of range

Supply voltage out of range.

Not wired correctly

Appliance wiring incorrect.

Zone overheated

Cooking zone overheated and turned off.

Electronics overheated

Electronics overheated; zones off.

Hot cookware near controls

Hot cookware on or near the control panel.

Auto time limit

Automatic shutoff after long unattended use.

Cooktop locked

Lock active.

Runaway oven temperature

The control detects the oven heating far above normal limits or heating with no cycle programmed.

Shorted keypad

The control detects a shorted key (or selector switch) on power-up.

Micro identification

Control can't identify a control component.

Control internal fault

Internal fault in the electronic oven control (memory, clock or processor).

Communication error

Control and touchpad/aux board aren't communicating.

Oven sensor open

The oven temperature sensor (RTD) or its wiring reads open.

Oven sensor shorted

The oven temperature sensor or its circuit reads shorted.

Cooktop lockout

Cooktop lockout code.

Door lock motor failure

Lock motor or lock switch did not confirm position during self-clean.

Door lock motor/latch circuit fault

The control detected that the motorized door lock did not complete its lock or unlock movement.

Door lock issue

Door lock problem; false codes often clear with a reset.

Miswired supply

Power present but wiring incorrect.

Stuck key or control fault

The control reports a key reading as constantly pressed or an internal control fault. Sources disagree on which, so treat it as a keypanel-or-board fault.

Keypanel or control fault

GE says F1 usually points to the keypanel (touch pad), which often needs replacing. Repair references also tie it to the range control board when the fault cannot be traced to one key.

Oven over-temperature

The control saw cavity temperature well above the setpoint and shut heating down as a safety measure. Do not keep using the oven until the cause is found.

Oven sensor circuit open

The control reads the oven temperature sensor circuit as open, so it has no temperature feedback and will not heat.

Oven sensor circuit shorted

The sensor circuit reads abnormally low resistance. Because a short can cause uncontrolled heating, cut power until repaired.

Control board internal fault

The electronic range/oven control failed its own self-check.

Keypanel problem

GE groups F6 with keypanel faults.

Shorted function key

The control sees a key (touchpad circuit) as shorted or held down. Common on older units, often after a self-clean cycle.

Electronic control

Control likely needs replacement.

Door lock circuit fault

The control detected a problem in the motorized door-lock circuit (lock motor or lock-position switch). Self-clean will not run.

Internal component

An internal component likely needs replacement.

Upper cooling fan

Fan circuit fault or blocked fan.

Door lock circuit

Door lock circuit component failed.

Probe or receptacle

Probe or receptacle fault.

Control lockout (not a fault)

Child lockout on.

Too hot for self-clean

Self-clean can't start because the oven is too hot.

Oven temperature sensor circuit fault

The control sees the oven sensor circuit out of range (short or open).

Supply wiring fault

The control detects a wiring problem in the supply or appliance connection; line noise during an outage or key presses in the 10-second power-up delay can also set it.

Cooktop thermistor error

Cooktop thermistor fault.

Object/water on touch pads

Metal or water left on the touch pads too long.

Low voltage

Low supply voltage.

Top zone sensor open/short

Sensor for a cooking zone (LF, LR, RF, RR) reads open or shorted.

IGBT sensor

Left/right IGBT temperature sensor open/short.

Module communication

Left/right induction module communication error.

Over-current (or communication)

Over-current per a parts list; another lists communication.

Over-voltage

Over-voltage at the cooktop.

Box (cooling) fan

Cooling fan not working.

Main (upper) oven sensor error

The main/upper oven thermistor reads out of range (typically open).

Key / touch pad short

A touch key is continuously shorted.

Oven sensor error (lower oven on doubles)

Oven thermistor error; LG lists F4/F5 as the lower-oven thermistor on double ovens. Other sources describe F-4 as a sensor that stays open during cooking.

Upper oven heating error / oven too hot

LG's current list calls F6 an upper-oven heating error; an older LG training chart calls it 'oven too hot'.

Upper convection fan error

Convection fan was not detected running.

Meat probe error

Short in the meat probe circuit (F-18 lower oven).

Oven not heating properly

The oven did not reach about 150°F within about 5 minutes of preheat.

Door lock system failure

The door locking system did not lock or unlock correctly.

Board communication error

Communication failure between control boards.

Lower oven over-temperature / sensor

Oven sensed too hot (over about 650 °F) outside self-clean, or sensor issue.

Lower convection fan error

Lower oven convection fan error.

Lower oven not heating

Oven temperature did not rise as expected after preheat started.

Lower oven door lock failure

Door lock motor failed while operating.

Steam sensor failure

Steam sensor circuit fault.

Steam thermistor open/shorted

Steam thermistor reads open (F-24) or shorted (F-25).

Cooling fan stalled during self-clean

The cooling fan stalled or locked during self-clean.

Front induction burner sensor

Front induction zone temperature sensor error.

Transistor error

Power transistor error.

Main-inverter communication

Main board and inverter are not communicating.

Voltage error

Supply voltage problem.

Fan error

Fan circuit error.

Griddle sensor

Griddle sensor error / short.

Griddle not heating

Griddle heating error.

Sous vide sensor / heating

Sous vide temperature sensor error or not heating.

Hot surface (not a fault)

Surface above about 150 °F.

Power interrupted

Power was interrupted.

Divider (partition) not detected correctly

The divider state does not match the selected cooking mode, or the divider is not seated properly.

Oven temperature sensor fault / over-temperature

Sensor-family codes. Samsung lists C-20 as a sensor that needs checking and C-21 as the sensor reading higher than the set temperature.

Button held too long

A button was pressed (or reads as pressed) for an extended time.

Door lock malfunction

The door lock did not operate as expected.

Main board to sub board communication fault

No communication between the main PCB and the sub PCB.

Touch IC communication fault

Ongoing communication problem between the touch control IC and the main or sub processor.

Shorted / stuck key

A touch key reads as pressed for too long (about 10 seconds or more), usually from moisture, a boilover or a failing touch panel.

Demo mode

Demo mode; oven/cooktop won't heat.

Pan not detected

The induction zone does not detect suitable cookware (wrong size, non-magnetic, or off-center). The zone shuts off after about 1 minute.

Demo mode active

Zones do not heat because the cooktop is in demonstration mode.

Supply voltage out of range

The cooktop sees supply voltage outside its normal range.

Electronics overheated

The cooktop electronics got too hot; F2 shuts one zone, F4 shuts all zones.

Hot cookware on the control panel

Hot cookware sits near the controls and the electronics are at risk; with a tone only, a zone has already shut down to protect them.

Automatic time limit reached

A zone ran a long time with no input and shut off by the safety time limit.

Main control board fault

The main control detected an internal failure (often memory/EEPROM). Frequently shows after a power outage or surge.

Control board fault (secondary)

Another control-board family code; sources describe it either as a board fault or as keypad-to-board communication trouble.

Keypad circuit fault

The control sees a problem in the keypad (membrane switch) circuit. Depending on model it means a shorted/stuck key or a keypad that is not connected.

Keypad circuit fault (stuck key or cable)

Another keypad family code. Sources split between a key held/shorted and a keypad cable problem; in both cases the keypad circuit is at fault.

Oven temperature sensor fault

The control reads the oven temperature sensor as out of range (usually open circuit).

Oven temperature sensor fault (open or shorted)

Oven sensor circuit fault. Sources disagree on whether E1 means open or shorted, but all point to the sensor circuit.

Door switch and lock switch disagree

The door-position switch and the latch/lock switch report conflicting states (for example door open but latch locked). Usually tied to self-clean; normal bake may still work.

Door lock failure

The motorized lock did not reach the expected position, so self-clean will not start or the door stays locked.

Supply wiring fault (miswire)

The control sees an unexpected voltage relationship between L1, L2 and neutral at the power cord. Can also be triggered by a voltage spike after an outage. Note: one repair blog lists F9E0 as door lock; Whirlpool's own help page ties F9/F9E0 to power/wiring.

UIM communication error

The user interface module lost communication with the control electronics.

Door lock position not confirmed

The lock motor ran but the control did not see the locked/unlocked switches change within 60 seconds. Slamming the door during heating can also set it.