Dacor Oven F2 Error: Oven over-temperature
This dacor oven f2 error code guide explains what this fault means for your Dacor appliance and how to respond safely. What F2 Means on a Dacor Oven F2 is an over-temperature safety fault. The oven control detected that the cavity exceeded approximately 615°F and triggered an automatic shutoff. The two most common causes are […]
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Typical Repair Cost
45-90 min
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Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
No. The oven exceeded its safe temperature limit. Continued use risks burning food, damaging the cavity lining, and creating a cabinetry fire hazard.
Can I reset the code?
Yes. After full cool-down, a breaker reset may clear F2. If the sensor reads correctly at 1080 ohms, a transient spike was the cause.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: Smoke or flames are visible inside the oven, F2 returns as soon as the oven is turned on.
Symptoms You May Notice
Food heavily overcooked or scorched
Items in the oven come out burnt or charred because the cavity exceeded its programmed temperature by a significant margin.
Oven shuts off displaying F2
The oven abruptly stops heating during bake or broil, the display shows F2, and the unit enters safety lockout.
Burning smell or visible smoke
Smoke or a burning odor comes from inside the oven cavity due to extreme temperatures scorching food residue or spills.
Oven door extremely hot
The door glass and handle become much hotter than normal because the cavity exceeded 615 degrees F before the safety shutoff triggered.
Possible Causes
Faulty oven temperature sensor (RTD probe)
The RTD probe inside the cavity sends incorrect readings to the control board, causing the board to allow runaway heating.
DIY PossibleStuck-open relay on the control board
A relay that controls the bake or broil element remains closed even when the board attempts to shut it off, causing continuous heating.
Requires ProfessionalSafe Checks You Can Do
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1
Cool down and reset
Allow the oven to cool completely, then shut off the breaker for 5 minutes before restoring power to reset the fault.
Do not open the door until the cavity is below 200 degrees F.
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2
Test RTD sensor resistance
With the breaker off, disconnect the RTD sensor (two screws, rear wall) and measure resistance with a multimeter. It should read approximately 1080 ohms at room temperature (70 degrees F).
A reading far outside 1080 ohms confirms sensor failure — a part costing $40-80.
Tools required
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- Stuck relay on control board requires board replacement, not sensor swap
- Technician required to safely test element and relay circuit with live voltage
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