How an Amana range reports a fault
An Amana range is diagnosed on two fronts. The electric oven control reports genuine codes, so a stalled bake or a stuck self-clean shows a code rather than failing silently. The gas cooktop is different: a Sealed Burner has no error code, so ignition faults are read by symptom. Amana writes the digits F-then-E (for example F3 E1), and a given range uses one scheme — modern F#E# or the older single-character set — not both.
The modern F#E# codes
On Easy Touch Electronic Controls you will see F1 E0 (EEPROM communication) and F1 E1 (checksum) for the control board; F2 E0 (shorted keypad) and F2 E1 (keypad ribbon unplugged); F3 E0 (oven sensor open) and F3 E1 (sensor shorted); F5 E0 and F5 E1 (door lock); F6 E1 (over-temp during a cook); and F9 E0 (electrical or miswire, most common right after installation), with F9-1 (latch will not lock) and F9-2 (latch will not unlock).
The legacy single-character codes
Older boards instead show single-character faults: F1 control board or watchdog, F2 oven over-temp, F3 open sensor, F4 shorted sensor, F5 control or latch, F7 a stuck touch button, F9 a door-latch failure and FF a lock error. The gas cooktop carries none of these — a burner that clicks but will not light usually has moisture under the cap (let it dry), a clogged port, a weak igniter or the spark module at fault, all read by symptom.
What to check, and when to call
For a one-off code after self-clean, let the oven cool fully and power-cycle at the breaker for 30 to 60 seconds. An F9 E0 right after installation is almost always a wiring fault, so the supply and connection are checked first. A recurring sensor (F3), door-lock (F5/F9-1/F9-2), over-temp (F6 E1) or control fault, or any gas burner that smells of gas with the knob off, needs an experienced, independent technician with the correct part. See the range error codes page or the error codes library, then book range repair. Confirm your model at amana.com.