Written by
Margot Ellery Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF
ApplianceInduction Cooktop
F on the older induction hob
On the La Cornue knob-controlled induction hob covered by the October 2010 instructions, F is listed as an error code for a cooking zone that is not working correctly. The guide calls it an internal technical fault that the user cannot rectify.
What the instructions say to do
There is no owner step: the guide sends you to the installation technician or a qualified repair engineer.
How it differs from E on the same hob
Display
Meaning in the guide
Owner step
E
Electronic circuit failure
Disconnect and reconnect the appliance
F
Fault in a cooking zone
None; a repair engineer is needed
Related codes
E is the electronic failure message on Château hobs and on this older hob.
H and L are status symbols on the same display, not faults.
Induction hob service in the Bay Area
Book a visit by calling (415) 403-2790 for La Cornue induction cooktop repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Say that the hob shows F, which zone stopped working and roughly when the hob was installed.
Model compatibility: the meaning of F given here applies to the models named above. Record your full model and serial number before acting — it decides which parts and checks apply.
Plain language
What this code means
F is the error code for a defect in a cooking zone: an internal technical fault the user cannot rectify.
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 La Cornue appliance?
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