American Range

American Range Ranges & Cooktops Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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ERR
The display shows ERR when attempting to set temperature or time; the oven may not start the selected function.
Invalid Keypad Entry or Control Logic Error
F1
The electronic oven control beeps continuously, the display shows F1, and the oven may shut off or not respond to keypad inputs.
Electronic Oven Control Keypad or Control Board Failure
F2
The oven display shows F2 and may beep; the oven may overheat or shut down during a bake or broil cycle.
Oven Over-Temperature or Stuck Relay
F3
The display shows F3, and the oven will not heat or may shut off shortly after starting a cycle.
Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Open
F4
The display shows F4, and the oven may not start or may shut down unexpectedly during operation.
Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Shorted
F5
The display shows F5, and oven functions may be locked out or unresponsive.
Control Board Relay or Watchdog Failure
F7
The display shows F7, often accompanied by beeping; the keypad may not respond or may register phantom key presses.
Stuck or Shorted Keypad
F8
The display shows F8, and the oven may not heat or may shut down; this is sometimes associated with cooling fan issues on electronic models.
Cooling Fan or Control Overheat Fault
F9
Display shows F9, and the oven door may not lock or unlock properly during self-clean; the self-clean cycle may abort.
Door Lock Mechanism or Switch Failure
LOC
The control panel displays LOC or a lock icon; oven and sometimes cooktop controls are unresponsive.
Control Panel Child Lock Activated
PF
The display shows PF or flashes, and the oven clock resets; cooking functions may be interrupted.
Power Failure or Interruption Detected
SAb
The display shows SAb or Sabbath mode; the oven will not respond to normal commands or appears unresponsive.
Sabbath Mode Activated
Symptom
Clock and display work, but oven will not start any cooking cycle.
Control Logic or Safety Interlock Failure
Symptom
Convection fan does not run when convection mode is selected.
Convection Fan Motor or Control Failure
Symptom
Cooktop glass or stainless surface is excessively hot around the knobs or control panel during oven use.
Overheating of Control Area
Symptom
Electric cooktop element cycles on and off too frequently or does not reach high temperature.
Infinite Switch Misregulation or Element Degradation
Symptom
Electric cooktop element does not heat at all.
Surface Element or Infinite Switch Failure
Symptom
Gas cooktop burner clicks continuously even after the flame is established.
Ignition System Stuck Sparking
Symptom
Gas cooktop burner ignites, but the flame is weak, yellow, or uneven.
Improper Gas/Air Mixture or Burner Contamination
Symptom
Oven door will not close fully or has a gap, causing heat to escape.
Door Hinge or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Oven door will not open after the self-clean cycle completes.
Door Lock Mechanism Stuck Closed
Symptom
Oven fan runs constantly, even when oven is off and cool.
Stuck Cooling Fan Relay or Faulty Temperature Sensor
Symptom
Oven light does not turn on when the door is opened or when the light switch is pressed.
Oven Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Oven or cooktop produces a chemical or plastic smell on first few uses.
Normal Burn-In of New Appliance
Symptom
Oven produces excessive smoke or a burning smell during normal baking (not first use).
Contamination or Grease Ignition
Symptom
Oven takes excessively long to preheat or never reaches the set temperature.
Underheating or Extended Preheat
Symptom
Range display and controls are completely dead; no lights or response.
No Power to Control or Failed Control Board
Symptom
Range emits a buzzing or humming noise from the control area during operation.
Noisy Relay, Transformer, or Cooling Fan
Symptom
Range or cooktop frame gives a mild shock when touched.
Grounding or Neutral Fault
Symptom
Strong gas smell around the range, especially when burners or the oven are off.
Gas Leak or Incomplete Combustion
Symptom
The broil function does not work; bake may still operate normally.
Broil Element or Ignition Failure
Symptom
The electric oven will not heat on bake; broil may still work.
Bake Element or Circuit Failure (Electric Models)
Symptom
The gas cooktop burner will not ignite; no clicking or spark is heard when the knob is turned to LITE.
Ignition System Failure – No Spark
Symptom
The gas oven lights but the temperature is too low or uneven; food takes much longer to cook than expected.
Inaccurate Oven Temperature Regulation
Symptom
The gas oven will not ignite; no flame and no heat, but cooktop burners may work normally.
Bake Ignition Failure
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