[ds1018]

I was getting the "F2" error on my whirlpool oven when trying to bake. The resistance on the temp sensor matched the expected OHMS as stated on these forums so I replaced the control panel.

I replaced it with the following part.
AP4321499 (W10108320) CNTRL-ELEC 1 $74.54

After replacing it I got the F2 error again, pulled it back away from the wall, entered the diagnostics, saw that current temp was accurate, cleared the error, and tried again.

After several attempts with the oven up against the wall and more with it pulled out away from the wall we realized that it would only work when pulled away from the wall and would always give the F2 error when pushed up against it.

I have a 4 and a 10 year old so using the oven with it pulled out into the kitchen is not an acceptable solution. Any ideas on what could be causing the problem? It doesn't seem like there's much else in there, a temp sensor, a light, and some igniter wires. I can't think of anything else to replace.

Thanks in advance!!!!
David

[Gene]

David,

It's hard to believe but it looks like the new control board is defective. It has to be exchanged under the part warranty.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL WFG114SVB0 30" GAS FREESTANDING STANDARD CLEAN RANGE ELECTRONIC IGNITION | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

[Adam / APP Team]

David,

I have forwarded your order information over to our call center manager to have someone contact you for a replacement. Please be sure to have you model and serial number available for warranty.

You may also call us toll free at 1-877-477-7278 and one our representative will be glad to assist you.

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[ds1018]

I received a new control unit and I am still getting the F2 error. Any other
ideas?

The unit looks exactly like the original so I'm guessing it's the right one. Is there anything else that could be causing this?

Serial Number: vew4305235
Model Number: wfg114svb0

[cverrey]

Hey David I have whirlpool model SF114PXSQ1 and I am having the same issue as you! I have replaced the temperature sensor and the computer and I still get the F2 code. While the oven is pulled away from the wall I noticed there is not much insulation between the ERC and the oven. My ERC is blistering hot on the bottom even with the back panel off and I can see white discoloration on the bottom where the plastic has heated up. I am going to try going to Home depot to get some more insulation to stick between the oven and ERC box to see if that fixes the issue. I'll let you guys know if it worked or not and try to get some pictures.

[Gene]

David,

Very likely cverrey is on the right track. You can give it a try too or just wait for his update.

Gene.

[ds1018]

I look forward to hearing back from you on how well the insulation works!

[cverrey]

So I took the heat shield panel off and I have the oven sitting about 1.5" to 2" away from the wall and so far after making several TV dinners and cookies over about a 3 hour span I have gotten no F2 error message. I have been watching the heat of the wall closely and it does not appear to be heating up. I think this is allowing enough airflow to go through and not fry the computer. Just to be safe I want to put some reflective heat insulator along the wall directly behind where the oven is and line the bottom and side of computer. I'll also be trying to see if I can insulate it enough to stick the heat panel back on and move it closer to wall without getting the dreaded F2 message. I'll be trying to get some pictures up of the whole thing as well as a set of conditions that work, I am going down to home depot today to pick up the insulator.