F4 means it has failed to heat the water in the allowed time. May be a faulty heater element, faulty temperature sensor, overheat temperature thermostat cut out or a faulty control board. At the point when F4 appears, open the door & feel if there is any heat in the cabinet. If yes, then rule out element & thermostat cutout & look at temperature sensor fault or control board. If no heat then more likely to be element or thermostat
Lincoln Appliance NZ, November 2008