F02
SMEG
Oven Overtemperature / Safety Thermostat Tripped
Range oven shows F02 and does not reach set temperature
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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
Tripped safety thermostat on oven top, Blocked cooling vents, Failed cooling fan, Faulty safety thermostat
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Switch off power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely.
Steps:
- Check ventilation: Ensure the range has proper clearance and that vents at the rear and top are not blocked by cabinetry or foil.
- Reset safety thermostat: Remove the rear panel of the range. Locate the manual-reset safety thermostat (usually on the top of the oven cavity). Press the small red or black reset button if present.
- Cooling fan check: With power restored, start the oven and listen for the cavity cooling fan. If it does not run or is noisy, test and replace the fan motor.
- Thermostat replacement: If the safety thermostat trips repeatedly, replace it and verify that the cooling system is working correctly.
Warning: Repeated overtemperature faults indicate a serious cooling or control issue. Do not ignore F02.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Oven Safety Thermostat
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