Frigidaire oven F10 code: oven running too hot

The oven control sensed a temperature higher than it should be and shut the oven down as a safety measure. The usual cause is a failed oven temperature sensor or a stuck relay on the oven control board.

Likely causes

Listed from most to least common.

1. Faulty oven temperature sensor reading wrong
2. Relay stuck closed on the electronic oven control
3. Pizza shield in the wrong rack position on stone-baked pizza models
4. Loose or damaged sensor wiring

How to fix the F10 code

Unplug the oven or switch it off at the breaker before removing any panel or filter.

1. 1

   Step 1: Turn the oven off and let it cool

   Press Cancel or Off and wait at least 30 minutes with the door closed. Do not use the oven while it shows F10.

2. 2

   Step 2: Reset the power

   Switch the range off at the circuit breaker for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

3. 3

   Step 3: Check the pizza shield

   On stone-baked pizza models, make sure the pizza shield sits in the rack position the Use and Care Guide shows, usually position 7.

4. 4

   Step 4: Test with a short bake

   Set the oven to 350°F and watch it. If it keeps heating past the set temperature or F10 returns, turn it off at the breaker.

You'll need: Oven thermometer.

Parts that may need replacing

Check your model number on the label inside the door or on the back before ordering.

• Frigidaire oven temperature sensorCheck prices
• Frigidaire electronic oven control boardCheck prices

When to call a technician

If the oven keeps heating after you turn it off, switch it off at the breaker and leave it off. A technician should test the sensor and the control board relays.

A typical repair for this code costs $150–$450 in the US, including parts and labor. Prices vary by area and model.

Models this applies to

• Gallery electric and gas ranges
• Professional ranges and wall ovens
• Standard freestanding ranges with electronic oven control

Codes can differ slightly between models. Your owner's manual is the final word and is available from Frigidaire support.

Common questions