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Frigidaire Oven F04 Error Code

Shorted oven temperature sensor

What this error means

F04 indicates a shorted oven sensor—the ERC disables heat.

How F04 is detected

When F04 appears on a Frigidaire oven, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On Frigidaire FGEH3047VF, Frigidaire FPEH3077RF, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.

Most F04 calls are resolved without parts: inspect wire routing through cavity. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.

After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If F04 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.

Common causes

  • Wire pinched to cavity
  • Moisture shorting connector
  • Failed probe short
  • Metal touching terminals

Step-by-step fixes

  1. 1Inspect wire routing through cavity
  2. 2Dry connector if wet
  3. 3Replace shorted probe
  4. 4Retest bake at 350°F

When to call a technician

F04 with probe disconnected means harness short.

Affected models

  • Frigidaire FGEH3047VF
  • Frigidaire FPEH3077RF
  • Frigidaire GCFE3067AF

Prevention & maintenance

  • Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use ovens to prevent F04 from lint and food debris buildup.
  • Record when F04 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Frigidaire oven—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
  • Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for F04; Frigidaire uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
  • Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting F04; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.
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