Frigidaire Oven F10 Code: Meaning & Fixes
- Meaning
- Thermal runaway: the oven control is detecting higher than normal temperatures inside the oven.
- Can I fix it?
- Sometimes, may need a pro
- Seen on
- Frigidaire range ovens and wall ovens, including models with a Stone-Baked Pizza feature. Older Frigidaire electronic controls use other F codes for different faults, such as F11 for a shorted key.
F10 on a Frigidaire oven means thermal runaway: the oven is detecting higher than normal temperatures. Turn the oven off and let it cool before doing anything else. On Stone-Baked Pizza ovens, a Pizza Shield on the wrong rack can cause it. If F10 returns after a reset, contact Frigidaire support.
Try this first
- Turn the oven off and let it cool completely.
- On a Stone-Baked Pizza oven, check that the rack and Pizza Shield are in the position your manual gives (rack position 7 on many models).
- Reset the oven: unplug it for 30 seconds or switch off its breaker, then restore power.
- If F10 comes back, stop using the oven and contact Frigidaire support.
What causes F10
| Cause | What you notice | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Shield in the wrong rack position (Stone-Baked Pizza ovens) | F10 during Stone-Baked Pizza preheat | Move rack and Pizza Shield to the position in your manual |
| Oven running hotter than normal | F10 during Bake or other cooking modes | Turn off, let it cool, reset |
| Oven temperature sensor or control fault | F10 returns after the oven has cooled and been reset | Needs a technician |
Fix it step by step
Tap a step number to tick it off as you go. Ticks stay on this device.
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Turn the oven off
Press Cancel or Off and let the oven cool down completely. Keep the door closed while it cools.
Safety: If the oven keeps heating after you turn it off, switch it off at the circuit breaker right away.
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Check the Pizza Shield
On ovens with Stone-Baked Pizza, make sure the rack and Pizza Shield are in rack position 7, or the position your use and care guide gives for your model.
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Reset the power
Unplug the oven for 30 seconds and plug it back in. If you can't reach the plug, switch off its breaker for 30 seconds.
Safety: Switching the breaker resets everything else on that circuit too. Ovens run on 240 V, so don't remove panels.
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Test
Restart the cooking mode, or the Stone-Baked Pizza preheat, and stay nearby. If F10 returns, turn the oven off and contact support.
When to call a technician
If F10 comes back after the oven has cooled and been reset, and the Pizza Shield (if any) is in the right position, stop using the oven and contact Frigidaire support. An oven that overheats needs a technician to check the sensor and control.
Questions people ask
Is F10 dangerous?
It means the oven is detecting higher than normal temperatures, so treat it seriously. Turn the oven off, let it cool, and don't keep cooking if the code returns.
Why did F10 appear when I made pizza?
On Frigidaire Stone-Baked Pizza ovens, F10 can result from the Pizza Shield being on the wrong rack position. Frigidaire says to use rack position 7, though some models vary.
Is F10 the same as F11?
No. F11 on older Frigidaire electronic controls is a shorted key on the touchpad. F10 is a temperature fault.