KitchenAid Oven Error Code PF

PF stands for power failure. It means the oven's electronic control board detected a loss of incoming AC power and is alerting you that it restarted after an interruption. It is not a component failure code. Press CANCEL to clear it, then reset your clock.

Yes. PF does not indicate a broken or unsafe component. The oven is safe to use once you press CANCEL to clear the code. If PF returns repeatedly on its own, avoid leaving the oven unattended until the source of the intermittent power loss is identified.

If PF is caused by a power outage or tripped breaker, the fix costs nothing. If a loose terminal block connection is the cause, repair is inexpensive and can often be done without new parts. If the control board needs replacement, parts typically range from $150 to $350 depending on the model, plus labor if you hire a technician. A service call from an appliance repair company generally runs $80 to $150 before parts.

Press the CANCEL button to clear the PF code. That is the only step required after a normal power outage or tripped breaker. If PF keeps coming back without a known power interruption, check that the circuit breaker is fully seated and inspect the terminal block connections at the back of the oven for looseness or corrosion.

Repeated PF codes without an obvious outage usually point to a loose connection at the terminal block, an unstable household circuit, or a failing control board that is losing internal power intermittently. Start by checking the circuit breaker and inspecting the terminal block wiring. If connections are tight and the breaker is stable, the control board likely needs replacement.