F4
Insignia
Oven temperature sensor circuit shorted
Oven displays F4; temperature reading is erratic or oven shuts off with error.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted oven temperature sensor, Sensor wiring shorted to chassis, Melted sensor harness insulation, Moisture intrusion in sensor connector
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: Turn off power at the breaker before inspection.
- Inspect sensor and wiring: Access the oven temperature sensor from inside the cavity or rear panel. Look for melted insulation, bare wires touching metal, or burnt connectors.
- Test resistance: Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. A reading near 0 Ω indicates a shorted sensor; replace it.
- Check for shorts to ground: With the sensor disconnected, measure resistance from each sensor lead to the oven chassis. Any low resistance indicates a short in the harness; repair or replace the harness.
- Dry connectors: If there is evidence of moisture (from spills or steam), dry the area thoroughly and clean the connector with electrical contact cleaner.
- Control board: If sensor and wiring are good but F4 persists, the electronic oven control board may have an internal short and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Oven Temperature Sensor
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