F10
Hotpoint Runaway Oven Temperature / Sensor or Relay Failure

F10 displayed, oven may overheat or shut down; sometimes accompanied by very high temperatures.

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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, stuck closed bake relay on EOC, shorted sensor wiring, failed high-limit thermostat (if equipped)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker immediately if the oven overheats. Allow to cool completely before working.

Steps to check:

  • Sensor test: Remove and test the oven temperature sensor for correct resistance (~1050–1100 Ω at room temperature). Replace if out of range.
  • Wiring inspection: Check the sensor harness for shorts to chassis or melted insulation, especially near the oven cavity.
  • Control relay: If sensor and wiring are good, the bake relay on the EOC may be stuck closed, continuously powering the element. Replace the EOC.
  • High-limit device: Some models have a thermal cutoff or high-limit thermostat on the rear. Test for continuity; if open, replace and investigate cause of overheating.

Warning: Do not continue using the oven until the cause of runaway heating is corrected; fire risk is significant.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Electronic Oven Control (EOC) Board
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