Written by
Marcus Lindqvist Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeF3
ApplianceRange
F3 appears in LG’s error list for cooktops and ranges and is described as a touch pad sensor key error.
At a glance
Message: a fault with a key on the touch pad sensor
Seen on: LG ranges that include an oven
Model series: left unspecified
Reset routine
Cut the supply at the range’s breaker, wait out half a minute, then switch the supply back on.
Past the reset
When the message survives the reset, the manual sends you on to service.
Nearby codes
Compare F36 (transistor error), F38 (communication error between the main board and inverter) and F27 (cooling fan stalled or locked during self clean).
LG range service in San Francisco
San Francisco and Bay Area owners can ring (415) 223-7887 about an LG range. Mention F3, give the model number and say how the breaker reset went. Our LG range and oven repair page explains more.
Model compatibility: LG 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 touch pad sensor key error on LG ranges.
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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