Written by
Lena Hartwell Appliance Care EditorPublished October 27, 2026
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Error codeF3
ApplianceRange
F3 at a glance
Category: external, a general fault location.
Expect a specific code to come up next on the display.
Range line: Dacor ER30D, ER36D and ER48D, an older one.
What an owner does
Simple causes come first, as the manual asks: a main power switch that was switched off, or a locked panel. Then watch for the code after F3 and note it down, since the detail lives there.
F90: latch cables loose or faulty, or the door latch assembly itself defective.
Dacor range service in San Francisco
Give (415) 687-5926 a ring for a Dacor range in San Francisco. Name the specific code that came after F3 and the model number, and browse Dacor range repair beforehand.
Model compatibility: Dacor reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F3 is a general fault location: external; a specific code usually follows.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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