Hotpoint Ranges & Cooktops Error Codes

ERR

Display shows ERR when trying to set temperature or timer; oven may not start.

Invalid Keypad Entry or Control Logic Error

F0

F0 displayed with beeping; oven controls may be disabled or behave erratically.

Function Key Stuck or Control Board Logic Fault

F1

Electronic range control beeps continuously, display shows F1 and oven functions are disabled or erratic.

Electronic Oven Control Keypad or Control Board Failure

F10

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

Runaway Oven Temperature / Sensor or Relay Failure

F2

Oven shuts off and displays F2, often after a preheat or during baking; may be accompanied by very high oven temperature.

Oven Over-Temperature or Shorted Temperature Sensor Circuit

F20

F20 displayed on some newer Hotpoint electronic ranges; oven may not heat or may shut off.

Oven Temperature Calibration or Sensor Range Error

F3

Oven will not heat properly and displays F3; may occur shortly after starting a bake or broil cycle.

Open or Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit

F4

Intermittent F4 error on display, oven may shut off or fail to reach set temperature.

Intermittent or Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit

F5

F5 displayed, oven may not start or may shut off; often associated with door switch or lock issues on self-clean models.

Oven Door Switch or Lock Switch Fault

F6

F6 displayed, oven may not respond to temperature changes or may shut off unexpectedly.

Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board

F7

Display shows F7, often accompanied by beeping; oven controls may be unresponsive or random buttons appear to press themselves.

Stuck Key or Shorted Keypad Matrix

F8

F8 displayed, oven may not start or may shut off unexpectedly; sometimes associated with cooling fan issues on models with electronic controls.

Oven Cooling Fan or Control Overheat Fault

F9

F9 displayed and oven door may remain locked after self-clean, or door lock will not engage for self-clean.

Oven Door Lock Circuit Failure

LOC

Display shows LOC or a lock icon; oven and sometimes cooktop controls are unresponsive, but time display works.

Control Panel Child Lock / Control Lock Activated

LOCKED

Display shows LOCKED and oven door will not open, even when not in self-clean mode.

Door Lock Mechanism Stuck in Locked Position

PF

Display shows PF or "Power Failure" after an outage; clock may be flashing and oven functions disabled until cleared.

Power Failure Indication

Symptom

Bake element does not glow red and bottom of oven stays cool, but broil element still heats.

Open Bake Element Circuit

Symptom

Broil element does not heat, but bake works normally.

Open Broil Element Circuit

Symptom

Clock and display work, but oven will not start when pressing Start; no relay click is heard.

Control Logic or Door Switch Interlock Issue

Symptom

Control panel is completely dead; no display, no beeps, oven and cooktop do not work.

No Power to Range or Failed Control Power Supply

Symptom

Cooktop glass is cracked or shattered, but elements may still heat.

Damaged Ceramic Glass Cooktop

Symptom

Cooktop indicator light stays on even when all surface elements are turned off.

Stuck Surface ON Indicator Circuit

Symptom

Cooktop surface element stays on high and will not regulate temperature, even when knob is turned down.

Shorted Infinite Burner Switch

Symptom

Electric coil surface element does not heat; element may look burned or terminals discolored.

Open Coil Element or Receptacle Failure

Symptom

Electric cooktop radiant element will not heat, but other elements work.

Open Radiant Surface Element or Infinite Switch Failure

Symptom

Electric oven will not heat at all; bake and broil do not work, but cooktop burners may still function.

Oven Heating Circuit Failure

Symptom

Gas cooktop burner ignites but flame is weak, uneven, or yellow instead of blue.

Improper Gas/Air Mixture or Restricted Burner

Symptom

Gas cooktop burner will not ignite; you hear clicking but no flame, or flame only lights with a match.

Surface Burner Ignition Failure

Symptom

Gas oven will not ignite; you hear clicking or see glow but no flame, or no ignition activity at all.

Gas Oven Ignition Failure

Symptom

Oven display works but time runs fast or slow; timers are inaccurate.

Clock Timing Drift in Electronic Control

Symptom

Oven door will not close fully; heat escapes and oven temperature is unstable.

Oven Door Hinge or Gasket Failure

Symptom

Oven door will not open after self-clean cycle has completed and oven has cooled.

Self-Clean Door Lock Stuck

Symptom

Oven fan (cooling or convection) is very noisy, rattling, or grinding during operation.

Worn or Obstructed Oven Fan Motor

Symptom

Oven heats, but cannot reach or maintain set temperature; food undercooked or overcooked compared to setting.

Oven Temperature Inaccuracy / Calibration Issue

Symptom

Oven interior light and display dim or flicker when elements cycle on and off.

Voltage Drop or Loose Neutral Connection

Symptom

Oven light will not turn on when door is opened or when light button is pressed.

Oven Cavity Light Circuit Failure

Symptom

Oven or cooktop trips the household circuit breaker when turned on.

Short Circuit or Ground Fault in Heating Circuit

Symptom

Oven produces excessive smoke during normal baking (not self-clean), often from the vent or door edges.

Combustion of Spills or Contaminants in Oven Cavity

Symptom

Strong electrical or burning plastic smell when oven or cooktop is in use.

Overheating Electrical Component or New Appliance Burn-In