Whirlpool Range 1c1c — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as 1c2c on some models.
1c1c and 1c2c indicate a possible problem with the user interface or keypad, or its wiring — clean and dry the panel, reset the breaker for a minute, and call service if the code returns.
What this code means
Whirlpool says 1c1c and 1c2c may mean a problem with the user interface/keypad, or the associated wiring.
Four-character codes used on some Whirlpool ranges in place of F#E# codes.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Keypad fault | Common | No — technician job |
| Moisture or residue on the panel | Occasional | Yes — wipe and dry |
| Wiring fault | Occasional | No — technician job |
What you can try yourself
- Wipe the control panel and dry it.
- Breaker(s) off for one minute, then on.
- Monitor for one minute.
- Schedule service if the code is shown again.
When to call a technician
- Code returns.
- Keys unresponsive.
- Phantom key presses.
Typical professional repair cost: About $200–$450 for a keypad or user interface replacement.
Frequently asked questions
What does 1c1c mean on a Whirlpool range?
There may be a problem with the user interface/keypad, or the associated wiring.
Is 1c2c the same?
Yes, per Whirlpool's articles.
Why does my range show numbers instead of F codes?
Some Whirlpool ranges use four-character codes beginning with a number; Whirlpool groups them separately in its help pages.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Whirlpool codes
- Whirlpool Range F3 E0 F3 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range flags the oven temperature sensing circuit — Whirlpool's own description names the temperature sensor, the control, or the associated wiring. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F3 E1 F3 E1 is the paired partner of F3 E0 on Whirlpool-family ranges: the same oven temperature sensing circuit, control, or wiring suspects, per Whirlpool's own page. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F1 E0 F1 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range points at the oven control — Whirlpool's own page names the oven control or the associated wiring. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F2 E0 F2 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range points at the user interface, the keypad, the control, or the wiring — the input side of the oven. Clean keys and a one-minute breaker reset first.
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