F97 displayed; oven may shut down due to overheating of control area

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.

Possible Causes

Failed cooling fan, Blocked control panel vents, High ambient temperature around range, Faulty temperature sensor near control

Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the unit to cool.

Improve ventilation:
- Ensure there is adequate clearance around the range per installation instructions.
- Clear any obstructions from the rear and top vents.
Check cooling fan operation:
- See F96 steps to test the cooling fan motor.
- Replace the oven cooling fan motor if it does not run when commanded.
Inspect control area:
- Remove the backguard cover and check for heat damage or melted wiring.
- Repair any damaged wiring and verify fan ducting is intact.

Hard 4/5

Oven Cooling Fan Motor

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