Hotpoint 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
Display shows 'ERR' when trying to set the temperature or timer; the oven may not start.
Invalid Keypad Entry or Control Logic Error
F0
F0 is 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 is displayed, and the oven may overheat or shut down; this is 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 is displayed on some newer Hotpoint electronic ranges; the 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 the set temperature.
Intermittent or Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit
F5
F5 is displayed, and the oven may not start or may shut off; this is often associated with door switch or lock issues on self-clean models.
Oven Door Switch or Lock Switch Fault
F6
F6 is displayed, and the oven may not respond to temperature changes or may shut off unexpectedly.
Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board
F7
The 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 is displayed, and the oven may not start or may shut off unexpectedly; this is sometimes associated with cooling fan issues on models with electronic controls.
Oven Cooling Fan or Control Overheat Fault
F9
F9 is displayed, and the oven door may remain locked after a self-clean cycle, or the door lock will not engage for self-clean.
Oven Door Lock Circuit Failure
LOC
The display shows LOC or a lock icon; oven and sometimes cooktop controls are unresponsive, but the time display works.
Control Panel Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
LOCKED
Display shows 'LOCKED' and the 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; the clock may be flashing and oven functions disabled until cleared.
Power Failure Indication
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 the knob is turned down.
Shorted Infinite Burner Switch
Symptom
Electric coil surface element does not heat; the element may look burned or its 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
Oven door will not close fully; heat escapes and the oven temperature is unstable.
Oven Door Hinge or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Oven door will not open after the self-clean cycle has completed and the oven has cooled.
Self-Clean Door Lock Stuck
Symptom
Oven light will not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.
Oven Cavity Light Circuit Failure
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 the oven or cooktop is in use.
Overheating Electrical Component or New Appliance Burn-In
Symptom
The bake element does not glow red and the bottom of the oven stays cool, but the broil element still heats.
Open Bake Element Circuit
Symptom
The broil element does not heat, but bake works normally.
Open Broil Element Circuit
Symptom
The clock and display work, but the oven will not start when pressing Start; no relay click is heard.
Control Logic or Door Switch Interlock Issue
Symptom
The control panel is completely dead; no display, no beeps, the oven and cooktop do not work.
No Power to Range or Failed Control Power Supply
Symptom
The cooktop glass is cracked or shattered, but the elements may still heat.
Damaged Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Symptom
The electric oven will not heat at all; bake and broil do not work, but cooktop burners may still function.
Oven Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
The gas cooktop burner ignites but the flame is weak, uneven, or yellow instead of blue.
Improper Gas/Air Mixture or Restricted Burner
Symptom
The gas cooktop burner will not ignite; you hear clicking but no flame, or the flame only lights with a match.
Surface Burner Ignition Failure
Symptom
The gas oven will not ignite; you hear clicking or see a glow but no flame, or no ignition activity at all.
Gas Oven Ignition Failure
Symptom
The oven display works but the time runs fast or slow; timers are inaccurate.
Clock Timing Drift in Electronic Control
Symptom
The oven fan (cooling or convection) is very noisy, rattling, or grinding during operation.
Worn or Obstructed Oven Fan Motor
Symptom
The oven heats, but cannot reach or maintain the set temperature; food is undercooked or overcooked compared to the setting.
Oven Temperature Inaccuracy / Calibration Issue
Symptom
The oven interior light and display dim or flicker when elements cycle on and off.
Voltage Drop or Loose Neutral Connection
Symptom
The oven or cooktop trips the household circuit breaker when turned on.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault in Heating Circuit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERR |
Display shows 'ERR' when trying to set the temperature or timer; the oven may not start.
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Invalid Keypad Entry or Control Logic Error | View Details |
| F0 |
F0 is displayed with beeping; oven controls may be disabled or behave erratically.
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Function Key Stuck or Control Board Logic Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Electronic range control beeps continuously, display shows F1 and oven functions are disabled or erratic.
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Electronic Oven Control Keypad or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F10 |
F10 is displayed, and the oven may overheat or shut down; this is sometimes accompanied by very high temperatures.
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Runaway Oven Temperature / Sensor or Relay Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Oven shuts off and displays F2, often after a preheat or during baking; may be accompanied by very high oven temperature.
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Oven Over-Temperature or Shorted Temperature Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| F20 |
F20 is displayed on some newer Hotpoint electronic ranges; the oven may not heat or may shut off.
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Oven Temperature Calibration or Sensor Range Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Oven will not heat properly and displays F3; may occur shortly after starting a bake or broil cycle.
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Open or Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| F4 |
Intermittent F4 error on display; oven may shut off or fail to reach the set temperature.
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Intermittent or Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| F5 |
F5 is displayed, and the oven may not start or may shut off; this is often associated with door switch or lock issues on self-clean models.
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Oven Door Switch or Lock Switch Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
F6 is displayed, and the oven may not respond to temperature changes or may shut off unexpectedly.
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Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board | View Details |
| F7 |
The display shows F7, often accompanied by beeping; oven controls may be unresponsive, or random buttons appear to press themselves.
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Stuck Key or Shorted Keypad Matrix | View Details |
| F8 |
F8 is displayed, and the oven may not start or may shut off unexpectedly; this is sometimes associated with cooling fan issues on models with electronic controls.
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Oven Cooling Fan or Control Overheat Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
F9 is displayed, and the oven door may remain locked after a self-clean cycle, or the door lock will not engage for self-clean.
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Oven Door Lock Circuit Failure | View Details |
| LOC |
The display shows LOC or a lock icon; oven and sometimes cooktop controls are unresponsive, but the time display works.
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Control Panel Child Lock / Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| LOCKED |
Display shows 'LOCKED' and the oven door will not open, even when not in self-clean mode.
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Door Lock Mechanism Stuck in Locked Position | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows 'PF' or 'Power Failure' after an outage; the clock may be flashing and oven functions disabled until cleared.
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Power Failure Indication | View Details |
| – |
Cooktop indicator light stays on even when all surface elements are turned off.
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Stuck Surface ON Indicator Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Cooktop surface element stays on high and will not regulate temperature, even when the knob is turned down.
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Shorted Infinite Burner Switch | View Details |
| – |
Electric coil surface element does not heat; the element may look burned or its terminals discolored.
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Open Coil Element or Receptacle Failure | View Details |
| – |
Electric cooktop radiant element will not heat, but other elements work.
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Open Radiant Surface Element or Infinite Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Oven door will not close fully; heat escapes and the oven temperature is unstable.
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Oven Door Hinge or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Oven door will not open after the self-clean cycle has completed and the oven has cooled.
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Self-Clean Door Lock Stuck | View Details |
| – |
Oven light will not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.
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Oven Cavity Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
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 | View Details |
| – |
Strong electrical or burning plastic smell when the oven or cooktop is in use.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or New Appliance Burn-In | View Details |
| – |
The bake element does not glow red and the bottom of the oven stays cool, but the broil element still heats.
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Open Bake Element Circuit | View Details |
| – |
The broil element does not heat, but bake works normally.
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Open Broil Element Circuit | View Details |
| – |
The clock and display work, but the oven will not start when pressing Start; no relay click is heard.
|
Control Logic or Door Switch Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
The control panel is completely dead; no display, no beeps, the oven and cooktop do not work.
|
No Power to Range or Failed Control Power Supply | View Details |
| – |
The cooktop glass is cracked or shattered, but the elements may still heat.
|
Damaged Ceramic Glass Cooktop | View Details |
| – |
The electric oven will not heat at all; bake and broil do not work, but cooktop burners may still function.
|
Oven Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
The gas cooktop burner ignites but the flame is weak, uneven, or yellow instead of blue.
|
Improper Gas/Air Mixture or Restricted Burner | View Details |
| – |
The gas cooktop burner will not ignite; you hear clicking but no flame, or the flame only lights with a match.
|
Surface Burner Ignition Failure | View Details |
| – |
The gas oven will not ignite; you hear clicking or see a glow but no flame, or no ignition activity at all.
|
Gas Oven Ignition Failure | View Details |
| – |
The oven display works but the time runs fast or slow; timers are inaccurate.
|
Clock Timing Drift in Electronic Control | View Details |
| – |
The oven fan (cooling or convection) is very noisy, rattling, or grinding during operation.
|
Worn or Obstructed Oven Fan Motor | View Details |
| – |
The oven heats, but cannot reach or maintain the set temperature; food is undercooked or overcooked compared to the setting.
|
Oven Temperature Inaccuracy / Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
The oven interior light and display dim or flicker when elements cycle on and off.
|
Voltage Drop or Loose Neutral Connection | View Details |
| – |
The oven or cooktop trips the household circuit breaker when turned on.
|
Short Circuit or Ground Fault in Heating Circuit | View Details |
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