F1 error comes on frigidaire range model cpes389ac1

Ron Coons

• 2651 Answers
• Posted on Mar 16, 2008

SOURCE: FRIGIDAIRE SLIDE IN RANGE

no I would check your electrical connection at the wall. for a bout 5 bucks from the home depot(or any large hardware store with and electrical dept)you can buy a device that plugs into your outlet and checks outlet for proper polarity, proper ground, open ground. and a few more oddities that might occur. you need a perfect polarized electrical supply for the new electronics to function

SOURCE: I need help with my frigidaire self cleaning confection range it is flashing F1

Hello traden,
Welcome,

You said, What do I do to get my range to stop beeping and flashing F1

Please send me your complete model number including that number at the end of the model number.
pull open the storage drawer and you will find a sticker down low on one side.

Mean while you may try unplugging the range for 5 minutes and that should reset the system if it is only a glitch!

Waiting for your Complete Model number.
Huuum

SOURCE: F1 fault code Frigidaire electric range

all solutions on the F1 show to replace the EOC control.

SOURCE: my frigidaire electric range had a f1 code come

Hi,

The F1 code is a failure of the ERC (electronic range control), the only fix would be to replace the control board.

SOURCE: Frigidaire Classic Range, Model # FEF366CCB, F1 error

Here is some wisdom for understanding F1 fault codes.

In some models, there are subcodes that make diagnosis even easier.

Here's a simple explanation of what's going on and how to troubleshoot:

The F1 code indicates that:


a. The electronic range control (ERC) is sensing heat in the oven when in a time-of-day (i.e., not cooking) mode.

b. The ERC is receiving information to run multiple heat functions simultaneously.


Although different components (depending upon the model) could generate the code, simple and straightforward testing using your ohm meter is all you gotta do to test for it.

1. Check the oven temperature sensor. The oven sensor has to be within spec or it will cause the F1 code.
As an example of being out-of-spec, the ERC will generate an F1 fault code when the sensor shows 1650 ohms during a time-of-day mode.
This is equivalent to 350°F in the oven.
The resistance isn't high enough to generate an F2 code (runaway temp) or an F3 or F4 code (shorted/open sensor circuit).
The ERC monitors the sensor circuit after a heat cycle and expects the resistance to drop back to 1050-1100 ohms.
The fault code is generated when this doesn't happen. Checking the sensor circuit means also checking the harness,
harness connections and the sensor itself.

2. If the oven sensor circuit checks okay, then turn your inquisitive eyeballs to the touchpad.
If the range has a separate touchpad/keyboard, the keypad may have moisture that is shorting several circuits simultaneously.
If the F1 code is given immediately (instead of during or after a heat cycle),
remove the ribbon connector from the touchpad to the ERC after clearing the F1 code. If the F1 code does not return in five minutes,
then cast a suspicious gaze upon the touchpad/keyboard. Shorts may be caused by using an ammonia-based glass cleaner.
The touchpad surface will absorb ammonia-based cleaners that are sprayed directly on the glass surface. When heat is applied,
the surface material can break down causing shorts.
If you're gonna use ammonia-based cleaners on your control panel, then you should spray it on the rag and then wipe the touchpanel
-don't spray directly onto the surface of the touchpad.

3. On Amana ranges with a rotary temperature dial, be sure that the knob is in the OFF position when performing tests.

4. If these tests all check good, then replace the ERC.


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