F1-2 in plain terms
F1-2 means there may be a problem with the oven temperature sensor, the control or the wiring that connects them. If the code started after the range was pulled out, delivered or reinstalled, the wiring is the first suspect; otherwise the sensor is. Do not cook with the oven until F1-2 is resolved.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F1-2 | There may be a problem with the Oven Temperature Sensor, the Control, or the associated wiring. |
What you see with F1-2
- F1-2 that began right after the range was moved — The timing alone makes the wiring the first suspect.
- The code on the first power-up after installation — A plug disturbed in transit or a lead pinched during fitting.
- Normal baking until the range was pushed back — A lead trapped against the wall can short or open only once pressed.
- An anti-tip bracket that was not re-engaged — A sign the range was moved in a hurry, and worth fixing too.
Causes of F1-2, ranked
- A lead pinched or a plug knocked loose during the move — First when the code followed a move: the harness was flexed and pressed.
- The oven temperature sensor — First in every other case, second here: it is still the most common failure in the circuit.
- A connector loosened in transit — Shipping vibration can back a plug off its terminals.
- The control — Last: a move rarely damages the control itself.
What to check first for F1-2
- Think back to what changed — A recent move, delivery or installation sets the order of every check that follows.
- Ease the range out and look at the back — A pinched lead or a cover pressed against a plug is often visible.
- Reset at the breaker — Shows whether easing the range away from the wall clears the code.
- Measure the sensor and test the harness — A technician does this if nothing is visibly wrong.
What an owner can safely do about F1-2
- Ease the range forward a little — With a helper, move it just far enough to free anything trapped behind it, without stretching the cord or gas line.
Tools: helperAbout 10 min
- Reset at the breaker — Off for a minute, on again, and check whether F1-2 returns with the range eased away.
Tools: breaker panel accessAbout 3 min
- Check the back for pinched wiring — Power off: look along the back for any lead or cover pressed out of shape.
Tools: flashlightAbout 5 min
- Re-engage the anti-tip bracket — When the range goes back, make sure its rear foot slides into the bracket.
Tools: flashlightAbout 5 min
Safety before you start
Safety
Switch off the breaker before moving the range or removing any panel; a capacitor can hold a charge after the power is off. A range is heavy and can tip forward if the anti-tip bracket is not engaged, so move it with a helper and refit the bracket afterwards. On a gas range, do not kink or strain the supply line, and if you smell gas, do not switch anything on or off, leave the building, and call the gas utility or emergency services from outside.
When to book a service call for F1-2
Call if F1-2 persists once the range is eased away from the wall and reset, if you find a damaged lead, or if you are not comfortable moving the range. A technician can trace the harness and test the sensor in one visit.
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What this reading does not cover
This reading of F1-2 applies to Amana ovens whose control reports the oven temperature sensor circuit with this code, as the table states. Other Amana controls report the same circuit in other formats, and where a model-specific page exists, it is the better answer. None is listed for F1-2 yet, so begin at the Amana oven code index below.
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