Electrolux Range Error Code 1,2

Error code 1,2 on an Electrolux range signals a runaway temperature condition, meaning the oven temperature has exceeded its safe operating limits. The control board monitors oven temperature through an RTD probe and triggers this fault when it detects temperatures rising beyond acceptable boundaries. The oven will typically cut power to the heating elements as a safety measure when this code appears.

No, you should not continue using the oven while this error code is active. A runaway temperature condition means the oven has lost safe control of its heating, which is a potential fire and appliance damage risk. Keep the oven off until the underlying cause, either the temperature probe or the control board, has been diagnosed and repaired.

If the temperature probe is the cause, probe replacement parts typically range from around 20 to 60 dollars, with labor adding to that cost if a technician performs the work. If the electronic control board needs replacement, parts alone can range from 100 to 300 dollars or more depending on the model, plus labor. Getting a diagnostic visit from a technician to confirm which component has failed before purchasing parts is generally recommended.

The first diagnostic step is testing the oven temperature probe with a multimeter. At room temperature, the probe should read between 1050 and 1100 ohms. If it falls outside this range, replacing the probe is a repair many experienced DIYers can handle. If the probe tests good, the control board needs replacement, which is a more involved repair that some homeowners prefer to leave to a technician.

Resetting the range by cutting power at the breaker for a few minutes may temporarily clear the code, but it will return if the underlying fault has not been corrected. The runaway temperature condition is caused by a hardware failure, either in the temperature probe or the control board, and a reset alone will not fix the component. The code will typically reappear once the oven is used again.