Written by
Maya Chen Editorial TeamPublished October 20, 2026
Error codeF16 error
ApplianceRange
Quick answer
F16 is LG's code for an oven sensor issue on a range or oven. Reset steps from the manual and when to call for service.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so F16 error 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
F16 indicates an oven sensor issue.
F16 is LG’s code for an oven sensor issue on a range with an oven.
The meaning of F16
The owner’s manual describes F16 as an oven sensor issue. LG’s list covers ranges and ovens here; the entry names no model series.
Reset routine
Begin with the CLEAR/OFF key and rerun the function that was interrupted. When the code shows up a second time, flip the range’s circuit breaker off, hold for 30 seconds, and flip it on.
Cannot complete the steps, or the code stays? Service is what LG recommends.
LG oven and range service in Los Angeles starts with a call to (310) 742-8008. Have F16, the model number and your reset attempts at hand. Read about LG range repair.
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.
Seeing this code on your LG appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
