What F2 / F4 / FC (362-prefix) Means
On 362-prefix Kenmore free-standing ranges, F2 reports an oven over-temperature that the chart attributes to a stuck relay on the control board, F4 reports the oven temperature sensor as electrically shorted, and FC reports a door lock failure.
Common Causes of F2 / F4 / FC (362-prefix)
- A stuck relay on the electronic control board
- An oven temperature sensor shorted internally
- A door lock assembly or its wiring no longer completing its travel
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
If F2 is showing, switch the range off at the breaker; a stuck relay means heat may be applied whether or not the control intends it.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Leave the power off and the cavity to cool where an over-temperature has been reported; heat retained in an oven is considerable.
- On gas models, shut the gas off at the appliance valve before panel work begins.
- A door that has locked after a failed clean cycle should never be forced — it usually releases once the cavity is cold.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.