Whirlpool Range 4d31 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as 4d32 on some models.
4d31 and 4d32 indicate a possible oven control or wiring problem — reset power at the breaker for a minute, then call service if needed.
What this code means
Whirlpool says 4d31 and 4d32 may mean a problem with the oven control, or the associated wiring.
Four-character Whirlpool range codes.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Oven control fault | Common | No — technician job |
| Wiring fault | Occasional | No — technician job |
| Glitch | Occasional | Yes — breaker reset |
What you can try yourself
- Cancel cooking.
- Breaker(s) off one minute, then on.
- Monitor one minute.
- Service if it returns.
When to call a technician
- Repeat code.
- Oven inoperative.
- Erratic display.
Typical professional repair cost: About $250–$500.
Frequently asked questions
What does 4d31 mean?
A possible problem with the oven control, or the associated wiring.
Is 4d32 the same as 4d31?
They are separate codes, but Whirlpool explains both as a possible oven control or wiring problem and gives the same reset.
Is 4d31 a cooling fan code?
No. The cooling fan codes in this series are 4d21 and 4d22 (speed too low) and 4d41 and 4d42 (speed too high).
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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