KitchenAid Range Code F2: temperature sensor and control problem

What F2 means

On KitchenAid freestanding and slide-in ranges such as the KFEG500ESS, KFGG500ESS or KSEG700ESS, a plain F2 is listed as pointing to the oven temperature sensor, the control, or the wiring. The range cannot confirm how hot the oven is, so it may cancel a bake already in progress. This page deals with the bare F2 only, and combinations such as F2 E1 have their own entries.

Common causes of F2

The oven temperature sensor is reading incorrectly
The control is not interpreting the sensor signal
The wiring between them is loose or damaged

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel, then give the oven time to cool down. 2. Look for foil or liners touching the oven walls or the sensor area. 3. Switch the range off at its breaker for one minute, then restore power. 4. Preheat to a moderate temperature and watch the display. 5. If F2 keeps coming back, stop baking and call us.

! Why to stop there

The sensor is inside the oven, and its wiring runs out of owners' sight
Parts get replaced wrongly when the sensor and control are not tested separately

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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F2F2 questions

Does F2 mean the same as F1?

Both are listed with the same meaning: oven temperature sensor, control or wiring. We read the whole display and record which one the range showed before starting our checks.

Can the range still broil with F2 showing?

The control may stop broiling too, since it depends on knowing the oven temperature. Do not work around the code. Cancel it, and if it returns, wait for a test.

What if F2 only shows during preheat?

That detail helps us. It suggests the control sees the sensor reading as the oven warms. Tell us when it appears, and we will test the sensor, wiring and control in that order.