Frigidaire F10 Code: Main Causes & 3 Easy Ways To Fix It

A Frigidaire range/oven is one of the reliable devices; the electric or gas range uses an electronic feature that preserves the appliance from any damage when it goes beyond a specific temperature.

When using your Frigidaire electric or gas range, you may face the F10 code, the range shuts itself automatically, and you become unable to power it on again.

It can be a frustrating experience if you are cooking your dinner and you find that your oven has displayed the F10 error, shut down, and won’t turn on; however, you don’t have to worry because you have come to the right place.

In this article, I will tell you the causes of the F10 error code, and I will explain how to solve each cause in detail. In addition, I will help you prevent and avoid this error code in the future.

Causes of Frigidaire F10 Code

As I have mentioned, the Frigidaire electric or gas range has a great feature that automatically shuts the oven off when it senses that the range has reached a specific high temperature.

The feature is self-preservation to keep your range safe, but the feature can be triggered even if the temperature point has not been reached.

Therefore, I will guide you through the necessary troubleshooting steps to know the cause of the F10 error code.

1. Runaway Temperature

When you use your oven, you set the temperature to which the heating elements will heat up. If the oven temperature is beyond the limits of the Frigidaire electric range, the oven displays the F10 code (Overheat Code) to alert you.

The following procedure is that the range automatically shuts down until the heating elements relax significantly. That’s why when you try to operate your electric range again, you face power failure.

If the runaway temperature is repeated, it can lead to severe damage to your appliance; therefore, you shouldn’t try to operate your oven at a temperature beyond its limits.

2. Faulty Temperature Sensor (RTD Sensor)

If you are sure that you didn’t go beyond the temperature limits of your range, the problem may be with the oven temperature sensor (RTD sensor). The RTD sensor is responsible for detecting the temperature in the cavity of the Frigidaire oven.

The temperature sensor uses the central control of the oven to sense when to shut off the range heating elements to protect them. If the sensor has any damage or a faulty electrical connection, it can cause an F10 code error.

The sensor will detect that the oven has exceeded its temperature limits even though it didn’t. As a result, the range will display the F10 code and automatically shuts down.

The right step to take is to check the sensor for any visible damage and its electrical connections for any tears or cracks. The location of the RTD sensor differs from one range model to another.

The first step is to locate the RTD sensor and its wiring through the wiring diagram. Please, before initiating anything, power off your oven first for your safety.

1. Remove the oven’s rear panel.
2. Disconnect the RTD sensor from the wiring harness.
3. Grab your multimeter.
4. Set the multimeter to the Ohms setting.
5. Touch one multimeter probe to each of the sensor’s wires.
6. Inspect the reading displayed on your multimeter.
7. The reading should be between 1100 to 1300 ohms at room temperature.
8. The sensor is defective if the reading is less or more than the mentioned range.
9. The sensor is defective if the multimeter shows an OL reading or the sensor has no continuity.

3. Faulty RTD Sensor Wire Harness

The RTD sensor is connected to a wire harness; the RTD sensor can be intact but doesn’t work correctly because of a faulty wire harness.

Therefore, you will need to check the wire harness to ensure it’s not why your RTD sensor is malfunctioning; to do so, you will need a multimeter.

1. Remove the oven’s top and rear panels.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the control board.
3. Grab your multimeter.
4. Set the multimeter to the Ohms setting.
5. Check the resistance through the sensor and the wire harness.
6. The wires harness is faulty if the resistance is not close to the sensor’s resistance.

4. Defective Control Board

If the RTD sensor is intact and you have checked its resistance readings, all are good. Then, the issue can arise from the control board (central control); unfortunately, in most cases, the control board has to be replaced as it provides electronic control for the oven.

The best advice is to hire a technician to check the control panel to determine if it can be fixed. Please, don’t try to check the control board yourself as it needs experience; consult a technician for your safety and the appliance.

How to Fix Frigidaire Range/Oven F10 Error Code

After discussing the possible causes of the F10 code and determining the leading causes behind the F10 error in your Frigidaire range, I will walk you through the solving steps for each cause.

1. How to Fix Runaway Temperature?

The best measure here is knowing your Frigidaire range’s temperature limits. The temperature limits are set to protect your oven from any damage.

The ideal temperature range for a Frigidaire stove is between 170°F to 550°F, and it’s advised that you check the perfect temperature for your Frigidaire range model.

If the appliance has reached the limit and you face the F10 code, let the range rest until it cools down. When trying to turn the appliance back on, lower the temperature to keep your oven from damage.

2. How to Fix a Faulty Temperature Sensor (RTD Sensor)?

After determining that the RTD sensor is the cause of the F10 fault code, you will need to replace it. If your oven is electric, you will follow the following guide:

1.  Power off your electric stove; use the circuit breakers or remove both oven fuses (120-volt fuse and 240-volt fuse).
2. Remove the range’s racks.
   • Optional – Remove the oven rear panel to give you full access to the RTD sensor.
3. Using a driver nut, remove the two screws holding the sensor.
4. Gently pull the RTD sensor because the wires connected give you little room.
5. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the wire harness through the hole in the range wall.
6. Disconnect the sensor from the plug by depressing the plug locking tab.
7. Disconnect the wire plug from the wire connector.
8. Connect the wire connector to the new RTD sensor plug.
9. Insert the wires through the oven wall hole
10. Place the RTD in place and secure it using the screws.
11. Power on your Frigidaire oven to test the new RTD sensor.

If your oven is gas, follow the following guide to replace the temperature sensor:

1. Cut off any electric or gas supply to your stove.
2. Remove the range’s racks.
3. Using a driver nut, remove the two screws holding the sensor.
4. Gently pull the RTD sensor because the wires connected give you little room.
5. Remove the wire harness through the hole in the range wall using needle-nose pliers.
6. Disconnect the sensor from the plug by depressing the plug locking tab.
7. Disconnect the wire plug from the wire connector.
8. Connect the wire connector to the new RTD sensor plug.
9. Insert the wires through the oven wall hole
10. Place the RTD in place and secure it using the screws.
11. Power on your Frigidaire oven to test the new RTD sensor.

3. How to Fix a Defective Control Board?

If the control board is the cause of the F10 error code, you will need to replace it. Don’t worry; replacing the control board is a straightforward process you can do yourself. If your range is electric, follow the following guide:

1. Power off your electric oven; use the circuit breakers or remove both oven fuses (120-volt and 240-volt fuse).
2. Pull the oven away from the wall or cabinet to access the control board.
3. Remove the panel back shield in front of the control board by removing its screws.
4. Take a photo using your smartphone to reference the wires’ locations.
5. Disconnect any wires connected to the control board.
6. Unscrew the mounting screws of the control board.
7. Remove the control board.
8. Place the new overlay on your new control board.
   • If you have not purchased a new overlay, you can transfer the old overlay if it has no damage to your new control board.
   • Use a putty knife to remove the old overlay.
9. Place the control panel in its place.
10. Secure the control board using the mounting screws.
11. Use the picture you’ve taken to connect the wires.
12. Install the panel back shield.
13. Place your stove in its place.
14. Power it on to test the new control board.

If you have a gas range, you will need to follow the following guide to replace the control board:

1. Cut off any electric or gas supply to your oven.
2. Pull the oven away from the wall or cabinet to access the control board.
3. Remove the panel back shield in front of the control board by removing its screws.
4. Take a photo using your smartphone to reference the wires’ locations.
5. Disconnect any wires connected to the control board.
6. Unscrew the mounting screws of the control board.
7. Remove the control board.
8. Place the new overlay on your new control board.
   • If you have not purchased a new overlay, you can transfer the old overlay if it has no damage to your new control board.
   • Use a putty knife to remove the old overlay.
9. Place the control board in its place.
10. Secure the control board using the mounting screws.
11. Use the picture you’ve taken to connect the wires.
12. Install the panel back shield.
13. Place your oven in its place.
14. Power it on to test the new control board.

Preventing Frigidaire Range/Oven F10 Code

After discussing the causes and the solutions of the F10 error code, now, I will tell you how to avoid this error code and prevent it in the future.

1. Don’t Go Over Temperature Limits

When using your Frigidaire range, try to operate the oven between its temperature limits. The ideal temperature range for a Frigidaire oven is between 170°F to 550°F.

It’s recommended that you check the perfect temperature for your Frigidaire range model; as a result, you will be able to avoid the F10 error code in the future.

2. Regular Maintenance

Regular maintenance will ensure that your oven’s electrical connections are in their best condition. If the electrical connections in the range are loose or damaged, it will affect other components like the RTD sensor or the control board.

If any of the wires show signs of damage, you must replace them to avoid your control board or RTD sensor malfunctioning and causing the F10 error code.