Gas cooktop or range oven displays F2; may be accompanied by beeping and shutdown.

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

Stuck relay on control board, failed temperature sensor reading low, blocked cooling airflow, using foil on oven bottom

Safety: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool completely.

Remove obstructions: Remove any foil from the oven bottom and ensure vents are not blocked.
Check sensor: Test the oven temperature sensor resistance. Replace if out of specification.
Inspect cooling fan: On models with a cooling fan, verify it runs during high-temperature operation. Replace if not operating.
Control replacement: If sensor and fan are good, the control relay may be stuck closed and the control board should be replaced.

Hard 4/5

Oven Temperature Sensor or Electronic Oven Control

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