Frigidaire Range Error Code F8: Meaning and Fix

F8
How F8 appears on a Frigidaire range display.
Frigidaire range F8: example oven door lock motor / switch (part 131763256), representative part photo for this code
AppliancePartsPros.com product photo, part 131763256

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. Frigidaire models show E, F or i codes depending on the appliance.

Frigidaire is an Electrolux brand and shares platforms with the Electrolux line. Washers and dryers use E codes, ranges use F codes, dishwashers use i codes, and refrigerators show SY codes. The codes apply to model numbers such as FGID2466QF, FFBD2412SW and FFRE4120SW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F8

How to fix it

  1. Make sure the door latch lever is not bent or blocked.
  2. Cut power for a few minutes and try again.
  3. Check the lock motor and door switches for continuity.
  4. Replace the lock assembly.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Oven door lock motor / switch131763256Find part

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Questions

What does the F8 code mean on a Frigidaire range?

The self-clean door lock did not lock or unlock as the control expected.

Can I fix the F8 code myself?

Start with the free checks (power reset, connectors, obvious blockages). The likely repair involves the oven door lock motor / switch and live-circuit testing, so if the code returns, a qualified technician is the safer call.

How do I clear the F8 code?

Press Clear/Off, then cut power to the oven at the breaker for five minutes before restoring it. If F8 comes back, the underlying fault is still there; start with this: stuck or worn lock motor/latch.

Other Frigidaire range codes

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including FFEF3054TS, FFGH3054US, FCRE3052AS, FGEF3036TF.