Whirlpool Cooktop Error Codes — Complete List

A lot of Whirlpool cooktop codes are the cooktop protecting itself rather than a broken part: F0 and E_03 mean something is sitting on the touch controls, F2, F8, C81 and the induction E codes are overheat or run-time shutoffs, and U means the zone can't find a suitable pan. The rest name a component — the touch control module, the power control board, an individual element (FC LF, FC RR) or the electrical supply. These guides cover electric radiant and induction models.

• F0 (F00) F0 or F00 means an object, liquid or soil is putting pressure on the touch control panel — remove anything on the control area, wipe it clean and dry, and reset power if needed.
• F1E0 (F1 E0) F1E0 indicates one or more keys are permanently pressed — turn the controls off, clear and thoroughly clean the touch panel, and reset power; if it persists the cooktop control may be at fault.
• F2 E1 (F2E1) F2 E1 points to the keys: food, water or build-up may be hindering the controls, so clean the area with soap and water, dry it with a microfiber towel, and reset power.
• F1E1 (F1 E1) F1E1 means communication has been lost between the user interface (keypad) and the appliance manager board; reset power for a minute and call service if it returns.
• F1E7 (F1E9) F1E7 and F1E9 indicate a possible problem with the cooktop control or its wiring; reset at the breaker for one minute and call service if the code returns.
• F6E0 (F6E4) F6E0 and F6E4 mean communication was lost between the keypad and the user interface control; reset power for a minute and call service if it persists.
• F03 (F0E4, F13, F22) F03, F0E4, F13 and F22 all mean an internal communication error on the touch control module; reset power for a minute and call service if the code remains.
• F12 F12 has two published meanings: a possible problem with a hotplate (element) or its wiring, or — on radiant-element models — an internal communication error on the touch control module.
• F21 F21 means either a problem with the power supply frequency or, on radiant models, the cooktop overheating — let it cool for about 5 minutes and check the installation and airflow.
• F25 F25 means there is a problem with the power supply to the cooktop — reset the breaker, and contact a qualified electrician if it happens again.
• F2 F2 means the surface cooking area is too hot — remove the pans and let it cool, and F2 disappears by itself.
• F4 F4 means a pot or pan is too close to the control panel — move it off, keep hot items away from the touch controls, and wait 5 minutes for the panel to clear.
• F8 F8 means a surface cooking area has been on too long and the automatic shutoff activated — turn it off, remove utensils and let it cool.
• F36 (F37) F36 and F37 point to a temperature sensor on an induction coil; on radiant-element cooktops, F36 instead indicates a communication problem between the touch control module and the electronic control.
• F40 (F47) F40 and F47 indicate a possible problem with the user interface (touchpad), the cooktop power control board, or the wiring; reset power and call service if it repeats.
• F42 (F43, F58) F42, F43 and F58 indicate a possible problem with the cooktop power control board or its wiring; reset at the breaker and call service if the code returns.
• F56 (F60) F56 and F60 indicate a possible problem with the user interface (touchpad) or its wiring; clean the panel, reset power, and call service if it repeats.
• F61 (F63, F64) F61, F63 and F64 indicate a possible problem with the touch control, the power control module, the wiring, or the electrical supply; reset power and have the supply checked if it repeats.
• FC E0 (FCE0) FC E0 indicates a possible problem with the electrical supply, the wiring, or the induction module; reset the breaker, then call an electrician or service if it repeats.
• FC E1 (FCE1) FC E1 on a cooktop indicates a possible problem with the cooktop user interface (touchpad) or its wiring; reset power and call service if it repeats.
• FC E4 (FCE4) FC E4 indicates a possible problem with the wire harness connecting the cooktop touchpad to the induction module; reset power and call service.
• FC LF (FC LR, FC RF, FC RR) FC LF, FC LR, FC RF and FC RR each point to one hotplate (element) or its wiring — the two letters name the position, such as LF for left front; reset power and call service.
• C81 (C83) C81 or C83 means the cooktop has overheated and shut off automatically — turn all controls off, clear anything blocking airflow underneath, and wait 5 minutes.
• C82 C82 is an overheat shutoff tied to cookware: the pan is the wrong size or is empty or dry — use a flat-bottomed pan that matches the element and wait 5 minutes.
• U (u) U means no pan is detected — or on induction, that the pot is unsuitable, off-centre or the wrong size; on some models U also shows when Keep Warm is on.
• H (HOT) H or HOT means a cooking zone is still too hot to touch, even after it has been switched off — it disappears once the zone has cooled.
• Lock (LOC, L) Lock means Control Lock is active and the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on — touch and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock.
• d E (dE, Demo Mode) d E means demo mode is on, so the cooktop will not heat — reconnect power and, within the first minute, press the bottom-left Booster button for 5 seconds.
• E_03 (E03, E 03) E_03 means an object, liquid or soil is putting pressure on the control panel — clear the control area and wipe it clean.
• E_3 (E3, E_A, E_H, E_21, F0EA) E_3, E_A, E_H, E_21 and F0EA mean the cooktop is too hot — the control panel switches off because the electronics' internal temperature is too high — so let it cool before using it again.
• F0E1 (F0 E1) F0E1 is a cookware code on induction cooktops — use ferromagnetic pans of the right size, centred on the zone, and press On/Off twice to clear the code.

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Several codes (F12, F21, F36) mean different things on radiant and induction cooktops, so match the guide to your cooktop type. Supply problems are for a qualified electrician.

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