Frigidaire Cooktop Error Code H

The H indicator on a Frigidaire cooktop stands for Hot Surface. It appears on a cooking zone after the zone is turned off to warn you that the glass surface is still hot enough to cause burns. The indicator is not an error code and does not signal a component failure. It will disappear automatically once the glass cools to a safe temperature.

You should avoid touching the area of the glass where the H indicator is displayed, as that zone is still hot enough to cause burns. Other zones on the cooktop that do not show the H indicator can be used normally. The H display is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental contact with a hot surface that shows no visible glow.

If the H indicator clears normally after cooling, there is no repair needed and no cost involved. If the indicator stays on permanently after the cooktop has fully cooled, the likely cause is a faulty temperature sensor or related circuit component. Repair costs for that type of issue can range from around 100 dollars to 300 dollars or more depending on parts and labor in your area.

No repair is needed in most cases. Simply allow the cooking zone to cool and the H indicator will turn off on its own. Depending on how long and at what heat level you were cooking, this can take anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes or more. If the indicator remains on for several hours after the cooktop has had ample time to cool, contact a technician to inspect the temperature-sensing circuit.

Resetting or cycling power to the cooktop will not clear the H indicator if the glass surface is still above the temperature threshold. The indicator is tied to the actual surface temperature of the glass, not to a stored fault in the control board. It will only extinguish once the surface has genuinely cooled to a safe level.