Dacor Range, Oven, Cooktop Error Code F13

F13 on a Dacor Discovery Range indicates a shorted key on the keypad membrane. The control board has detected that one or more key contacts on the touchpad are registering as closed without any user input. This prevents normal operation and requires attention to the control panel input system. The primary corrective action is replacing the keypad membrane.

A power reset by unplugging the range or tripping the circuit breaker may temporarily clear the F13 code, but it will return if the underlying membrane short is still present. The code is triggered by a hardware fault in the keypad, so it will reappear as soon as the control board re-checks the membrane inputs. A permanent fix requires replacing the faulty membrane.

The cost to repair F13 depends on whether you hire a technician or perform the repair yourself. A replacement keypad membrane typically ranges from around $50 to $150 in parts cost depending on the model. Professional labor for diagnosis and membrane replacement can add another $100 to $250, bringing total repair costs to a range of roughly $150 to $400.

A knowledgeable DIYer can often resolve F13 by replacing the keypad membrane, which is the recommended first diagnostic step. The repair involves removing the control panel to access and swap out the membrane assembly. Sourcing the correct membrane for your specific Discovery Range model is essential before beginning the repair.

Operating the range while F13 is active is not recommended. A shorted keypad key can send unintended commands to the control board, which could cause unexpected behavior such as functions activating or failing to respond correctly. It is best to leave the range unpowered until the keypad membrane has been replaced.