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Troubleshooting F30 and F31 Error Codes on a Range

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This video from Sears PartsDirect will show you what to do when your range flashes an F30 or F31 error code. You might see this code when you try to bake or broil. For Kenmore and Frigidaire ranges like this one, these codes mean that the control detects a problem with the oven temperature sensor probe.
The 3 parts that can trigger this code are the oven temperature sensor probe, a wiring harness or the electronic oven control board. In this video, we’ll show you how to figure out exactly what’s wrong so you can get back to cooking.
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Transcript:
Unplug the range and pull it out of the cabinet. If you have a gas range, shut off the gas supply. Remove the screws and pull off the top and the bottom back panels. First make sure the sensor probe is fully plugged into its wire harness. If the connection is loose, tighten the connection and reassemble the range. Restore electrical power to see if the code disappears. If it does, you fixed the problem by tightening that wire harness connection. If the code appears, let’s check the entire sensor circuit through the purple wires that connect to the control board. Unplug the wire harness with purple wires from the control board. With your multimeter set to check resistance, measure the resistance through the purple wires on the connection plug. It should measure around 1,080 ohms at room temperature. If you get near 1,080 ohms of resistance, the oven temperature sensor probe and its wiring are likely okay. But you’ll need to check for a ground to the metal range cabinet, which can also cause an F30 or F31 code. Check for resistance from each purple wire to metal on the back of the range. If you measure 0 ohms of resistance between one or both purple wires and the metal cabinet, that means a damaged wire is creating a short. Find and repair the wire damage that’s allowing bare sensor wiring to touch the metal cabinet. If you measure OL between each purple wire and the metal cabinet, there is no short and the wiring is okay. You’ll need to replace the control board because you’ve ruled out all other possible failures. Take a look at our video “Replacing a Range Oven Control Board” for more help. Now, if you didn’t measure near 1,080 ohms through the purple sensor wires that connect to the control board, a broken oven temperature sensor probe or a wiring failure is causing the F30 or F31 code. Let’s check the sensor first. Unplug the sensor from the wire harness and check the sensor resistance by placing the meter probes into the harness plug. If you don’t measure near 1,080 ohms, replace the oven temperature sensor. Our video “Replacing a Temperature Sensor in an Electric Range” will show you how. If you do measure near 1,080 ohms of resistance through the sensor, replace the wire harness because it’s keeping the control board from measuring the proper sensor resistance. Once you replaced the problem part, reinstall the back panels and plug in the range. The error code should be gone. That means you fixed the problem and can get back to baking!

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  • @JS-to3yj
    @JS-to3yj9 ай бұрын

    Just in case you wonder if you save people $$ and time by putting out these videos, you just did. Thank you kindly‼️‼️

  • @tomb7901
    @tomb79015 жыл бұрын

    All other fix-it channels should watch this video to see how they should be done. Perfect.

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive comment. We're glad to see that our hard work on this video is noticed and is helping.

  • @patrickgibson3215
    @patrickgibson32155 жыл бұрын

    One of the best troubleshooting videos I've seen. Thank you for the professional guidance.

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    We're glad to hear that you liked the video. Thanks for the positive feedback.

  • @Tte-cg4ig
    @Tte-cg4ig5 жыл бұрын

    This video saved my life on Christmas Eve! Error code 31 appeared before I started to prepare my Christmas meal. Easy fix loose wire in back. Thank you so much!

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    We glad to hear that our video helped. Thanks for letting us know what you found.

  • @pirat350
    @pirat3502 жыл бұрын

    Amazing you can walk us through diagnosing this appliance in as little as 4 minutes where others are much, much longer winded. BTW, I found the short and fixed the problem. Thanks a lot.

  • @sherryarmistead6482
    @sherryarmistead64824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO very much! My door issue was caused by a loose connection! It's as good as new and I'm thrilled!!!

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for letting us know what you found. We're glad to hear that you got your range fixed.

  • @Usonian7
    @Usonian7 Жыл бұрын

    I trust this guy to fix anything.

  • @rosannalexander1998
    @rosannalexander19984 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful. Even my husband understood it.!! .

  • @MrMannybo81
    @MrMannybo813 жыл бұрын

    Video helped a lot, followed the directions. Used the multimeter all checked out I’m assuming it was just a loose connection. 😊 thank you.

  • @Doctor.Dentista
    @Doctor.Dentista2 жыл бұрын

    What if the f31 code goes away when I turn the circuit breaker off and back on?

  • @jonrottenny
    @jonrottenny11 ай бұрын

    This is how all trouble shooting videos should be done. Perfect

  • @MexiGirl6579021
    @MexiGirl65790213 жыл бұрын

    Is the F31 code dangerous, like over time. I usually unplug it and plug it in again and again, and each times it works, then it reverts back. Now it's just showing weird numbers, sometimes it starts counting. What could be wrong? Is it possessed?

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    3 жыл бұрын

    The F31 code typically isn't dangerous but when your range displays that code, you should unplug the range and repair the problem or have the range repaired by a technician. When the control is just showing weird numbers, you'll likely need to replace the control or have a service technician replace the control. If you replace the control yourself, be sure that you unplug the range before beginning the repair.

  • @thomaswiley666
    @thomaswiley6663 ай бұрын

    Thank you, sir.

  • @user-he1ji2ji6d
    @user-he1ji2ji6d6 ай бұрын

    Amazing video keep up the good work

  • @jijiXSama
    @jijiXSama6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 Saved a lot of Men out here Especially fathers when our daughters want to bake us cookies they just mixed up Breathing down our necks 😂😂😂 Thank you again

  • @inaminute3505
    @inaminute35058 ай бұрын

    I replaced the temp sensor and the control board, but the F31 code comes back once in a while. If I unplug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, then plug back in it goes away. I'm about to replace the wire harness too but is there any other chance it could be something else?

  • @tomster70
    @tomster703 жыл бұрын

    I get the F30 on my Kenmore oven as the oven heats up. sensor ohms correct and no shorts. Could it still be the senor at higher temps or the board? If it was the sensor would it stay at an F30.

  • @stuuuporman
    @stuuuporman2 жыл бұрын

    Best yet!

  • @elginwhite5007
    @elginwhite5007 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, so I was following your method to troubleshoot F30 code. I tested the wires and it measured up to 1089-1090. I even replaced the control board. But my oven will not work... Every time I try to turn it on it the stove cuts off completely.

  • @5angelsforever209
    @5angelsforever2097 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @taticadios
    @taticadios6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks a lot 👍🏼

  • @brandon120y
    @brandon120y Жыл бұрын

    I took the sensor out and just cleaned it off in some vinegar, baking soda and water after the resistance tested ok. Good as new.

  • @billyfrady5245
    @billyfrady52453 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video. I ohm out sensor it was good. I order new control unit from Amazon , installed it and works prefect. I have always been handy at fixing things, Never worked on stove other then replacing elements for oven or stove top. This was a first for me, Went like clock work. If you have a Manuel amp meter where you have have to choose ohms number setting, put your meter on 2k to get a reading.

  • @tobinwalton9592
    @tobinwalton95924 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! We were able to troubleshoot at home & keep on baking! Also it was a teaching opportunity with my son on how to use a multi-meter!

  • @martincalderon5725
    @martincalderon57252 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for your help you are the best. In my case I found the ignaiter on a gas stove was broken or damaged. I unplug it and reset it after I replaced the ignaiter. Work great and the code 31 is gone. Did I got 10? 😳

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. You got a 10. Good DIY troubleshooting.

  • @youngeddiefly2883
    @youngeddiefly28835 жыл бұрын

    All I did was unplug it and plugged it back in and it worked

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes the simple fix works. Thanks for letting us know what you did to fix the problem. We're glad to hear that you got the range fixed.

  • @Tubermich56

    @Tubermich56

    5 жыл бұрын

    Worked for me too. Saved my sanity since my fridge is acting up also .

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Tubermich56 Let us know if you need help diagnosing and fixing your refrigerator.

  • @hectorjguerra
    @hectorjguerra Жыл бұрын

    Thanks great advise

  • @01ronhill
    @01ronhill Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @01ronhill
    @01ronhill Жыл бұрын

    Best video

  • @ericmorales2272
    @ericmorales2272 Жыл бұрын

    What if my sensor ohm’d out at 1.073, at the sensor itself?

  • @mcdade281
    @mcdade2813 ай бұрын

    Light switch is shorting. Jiggle a few times while unplugged and voila 🎉

  • @kage281
    @kage2814 жыл бұрын

    What if the oven starts smoking?

  • @KsMario
    @KsMario4 жыл бұрын

    If it measures 1065?!

  • @Jumpnjack55
    @Jumpnjack555 жыл бұрын

    WOW! What a huge help. thanks a lot for this video. JJ

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    5 жыл бұрын

    We're glad to hear that you liked the video. Thanks for the feed back.

  • @gilbertohernandez329
    @gilbertohernandez3294 жыл бұрын

    Gracias senor exelente informacion

  • @gladysbarba2425

    @gladysbarba2425

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me lo podrías explicar sencillo?

  • @crystalrousseau7596
    @crystalrousseau75962 жыл бұрын

    I have a really old Kenmore stove that suddenly did the same thing so I’m going to check all the connections and then get a temperature sensor and if that’s not it I’ll get a new used stove Because my stove is at least 35 years old

  • @ibrahimtoom4665
    @ibrahimtoom46655 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million

  • @priyadodla
    @priyadodla5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the professional guidance. It helped me save money and time.

  • @lafpml1
    @lafpml15 жыл бұрын

    Show about fault F68

  • @SkycladGames
    @SkycladGames4 жыл бұрын

    Does the oven has a reset button somewhere? cause replasing the board, heat sensor did not fix issue?

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let us know the model number of your range and we'll check to see if your model has a high temperature limit switch with a reset button.

  • @sydneydurbin2114

    @sydneydurbin2114

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@searspartsdirect Replaced the board and the probe was showing the proper ohm, still getting the F30 model # fgfl67dcg

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sydneydurbin2114 Unplug the range and check resistance through the temperature sensor probe wires that connect to the electronic oven control board (usually violet wires). If your meter doesn't measure proper resistance through the wiring and probe, then you'll need to find and repair the wiring break or replace the wire harness.

  • @RobertoSantos-hc5td

    @RobertoSantos-hc5td

    4 жыл бұрын

    How to fix F50

  • @1chamoy20006
    @1chamoy200062 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @FMOLETTE
    @FMOLETTE Жыл бұрын

    I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it disappeared. Is my apartment going to blow up?

  • @SamBreitenbach-ej7cb

    @SamBreitenbach-ej7cb

    Ай бұрын

    I dont think that will happen

  • @miriamcalix5191
    @miriamcalix51913 жыл бұрын

    My Range show E-27

  • @ar41555
    @ar415553 жыл бұрын

    My oven shows 1057.. When I cut the oven on it won't go higher then 260° not sure what's going on

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your details seem to indicate that the control display is showing oven temperature in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. Follow the instructions in your owner's manual to change the temperature display back to Fahrenheit. If you don't have the owner's manual handy, you can likely find an online version on our website. Key the model number of your range into the search field on this page: www.searspartsdirect.com/ . If you need more help let us know.

  • @ericminco8204

    @ericminco8204

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@searspartsdirect Hi there, I needed some assistance please. Your video is very helpful however it does'nt address how t go about changing the wiring harness. I've checked the reisitance Ohms and I don't get a reading from the wiring harness. I've tried looking up "replacing wiring harness" but cant find anyting on it. the wires are not damaged either nor are they kinked so I don't know what else to do to repair the wires to the temperature sensor. Can you help me out?? thanks

  • @searspartsdirect

    @searspartsdirect

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericminco8204 Let us know the model number of your range and we'll try to help you.

  • @abbymott3360
    @abbymott3360 Жыл бұрын

    Hey can you come over and fix our oven

  • @carolynrobinson7833
    @carolynrobinson7833 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone ever receive an F-10 code

  • @earlinemcginnis4453
    @earlinemcginnis4453 Жыл бұрын

    My gas stove has PF code

  • @alvinwells5241

    @alvinwells5241

    Жыл бұрын

    Code f31

  • @SamBreitenbach-ej7cb

    @SamBreitenbach-ej7cb

    Ай бұрын

    PF means there was a power failure and that's not a serious problem

  • @DrRosko
    @DrRosko4 жыл бұрын

    Damn Cab, you lookin sexi neow! ;)

  • @livingformenow4245
    @livingformenow42452 жыл бұрын

    ⁰no loop mo