Written by
Elena Navarro Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 11, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeF8 / F-8
ApplianceWall Oven
Quick answer
F8 is the door locking switch alarm on older Dacor ERC ovens. It normally appears when a clean mode is started.
Model compatibility: Dacor reuses codes across series and model years, so F8 / F-8 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
Alarm, door locking switch: lock motor ran two minutes without the phase switch changing position.
F8 is the door locking switch alarm on Dacor ovens with the ERC electronic oven control. It happens while the door lock motor is operating and runs for two minutes without the phase switch changing positions.
When you are likely to see it
This failure will normally occur only when a clean mode is started.
What the manual says to do
If F8 occurs, the manual says to check the door switches and wiring. Switch and wiring checks are for a technician to carry out.
Covered models
An older series of ERC ovens: CPS/CPD, ECPS/ECPD, CPTS/CPTD, PCS/PCD, MCS/MCD and ECS/ECD.
Related codes
F7 is a door lock enabled above temperature alarm tied to the clean lock and phase circuit. F6 covers the EEPROM checksum error.
Dacor wall oven service in Los Angeles
Los Angeles owners who see F8 after starting a clean mode can call (310) 742-1907 for Dacor wall oven service. Share the code, the model number and which mode you had just started. See oven repair for the service overview.
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 Dacor appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
