Based on the number of posts on Dacor F1 problems and the limited number of replies and follow-ups either no one knows what to do or people replace the ECR at $400 and go happily on their way. In the interest of the psychological well-being of other Dacor owners, I implore those who have resolved this issue, to please speak up.

Meanwhile, I will tell you my long tale.

I bought a floor model dual-fuel RSD30 for a not-yet-built kitchen. Once the kitchen was ready, the range went in. It all worked out just fine except for an F2 error. I replaced the oven sensor for about $50 because I did not want to get into the guts and find something more expensive. Luckily, it seemed to fix the error and all was okay for a while.

After a few months of use, it started to give an F1 error. This started right after shutting off the oven from any mode of cooking. It usually took a few times (maybe 3-5) of canceling the beeping before it stopped. Sometimes I opened the oven door and this seemed to stop it from recurring. I thought it could be too hot -- it was also a way to get the fan to stop running sooner, as I found that annoying. It would stay on for hours.

Then it got worse. The F1 error came on in the middle of the night (usually 3 or 4 am) about 8 hours after the oven was used. Then it happened at 4 am when I hadn't used the oven in days. I thought it was related to the damp weather (don't ask me why I thought that--grasping at straws). Then, it wouldn't work at all. I tried all the oven modes, but it started to heat for about 10 seconds and just shut off, giving me only the time.

I did a self-clean cycle to give the oven a work out (don't ask me why I thought that would help, either). It did the self-clean just fine, but then at the end it beeped and beeped F1 and wouldn't stop; the door was locked. I shut it off at the breaker. The next day, after it had cooled, I turned it back on and the door was unlocked, but it started beeping F1 again. I couldn't get it to stop.

I was, however, able to use the oven again. It worked. But the beeping is now a permanent state of affairs after the oven is done cooking. I have to turn it off at the breaker.

Diagnostics:
Disconnected touch pad, turned oven power back on, got F1 errror.
Checked the voltage for the J2 1-3 pins: reads 24volts.

So, does this mean the ERC is shot for sure?

I saw this post and wondered if there was anything to it--has to do with the door latch. Sounded like my original problem:
<title>Dacor Range F1 Error Code

Thanks for your help. I PROMISE to post a follow-up for the benefit of humanity.

I could have sworn I posted a follow-up already, but it must have been on a different forum.

The short story is that I sent the parts to a place in Canada that repairs them or tells you if its not repairable. It was not repairable. They sent it all back to me, only charging me for shipping, I think, or maybe some small amount to have a look at it. I thought it was worth the risk--ApplianceTimers.com.

Very nice people.

At any rate, I had to buy a new control unit. It cost me about $300. I swapped it in and I have not had a single problem since. The kit I bought came with a new sensor as well. If you want the name of the part and the place I bought it, I can look it up for you. It was such a relief actually. No more shutting it off at the breaker, no more holding my breath when I stopped baking, no more beeping in the middle of the night. Even the fan shuts off after a much more reasonable period of time--a few minutes, not hours. It's been many months and it's been just perfect.

I will tell you it probably is the timer, and it probably isn't repairable, and it may not really be worth the hassle of disconnecting the relay to have that tested (as I did). There's a lot of wires and they are all in the back of the oven and you have to carefully keep track so you put them all back where they came from. And getting to it is a big pain too. You have to take all the burners off and remove the oven top. So, I'd say just get a new timer and leave the back of the oven as is. If your problems sound like mine, then that's the problem.

Let me know if you need any more info. And good luck. You will like your oven so much better when it actually works.

Yes, I did those tests. I don't remember what they told me. That things were okay, I think. I think they all tested stuff outside of the clock unit. Don't quote me on that.

At any rate, the part is, indeed, the entire processor/computer looking clock gadget at the very front of the oven. You re-use the same touchpad, but the rest of it you just swap in to replace the old one. Takes about 10 minutes. If you are comfortable taking out things from inside of computers, it's pretty much the same idea--be careful with the wire ribbons, don't bend the pins. Sticking the touchpad back down was a bit of a problem. I think I used a little rubber cement.

I bought it from Pro Supply Co.
Here's the link to the part (no photo, but this is definitely it--you can call them, too, they are nice on the phone):
701002
It's called and Oven Control Service Kit and it comes with a new sensor, too.

The price has gone up , but this is from my receipt last summer:
Part No. 701002

Subtotal: $202.45
Shipping & Handling: $8.59
Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $211.04

So, not too bad. I think these guys were the cheapest and it shipped fast. Post back here if it works for you as it did for me.

I have a Dacor CPS130 that currently has the door latch stuck in the locked position. This happened after a self clean cycle when the door latch apparently wouldn't release after the unit had cooled. It gave the obligatory string of beeps and error code F8 (failure of door latch motor).
I lucked out in (manually) releasing the latch to get the door to open, but cannot get the latch to retract....is it a certainty that the latch motor is shot??

Is there any way I can get an electrical schematic of this oven?

Best deal for part 701002 I found is Appliance Zone.