Whirlpool Range F03 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as F04, F06 on some models.
F03, F04 and F06 indicate a possible fault in the electronic oven control or its wiring — reset the breaker for a minute, and schedule service if the code is displayed again.
What this code means
Whirlpool attributes F03 and F04 to the electronic oven control or the associated wiring, and F06 to the electronic control or its wiring. All three put the control board itself under suspicion.
Three-character codes from an older control style. F05, in the same series, is a door latch code.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic oven control failure | Common | No — technician job |
| Wiring fault | Occasional | No — technician job |
| Glitch after a power event | Occasional | Yes — breaker reset |
What you can try yourself
- Cancel cooking.
- Turn off the breaker(s) for one minute and restore power.
- Watch the display for one minute.
- Schedule service if the code comes back.
When to call a technician
- Immediate return of the code.
- Keys do nothing.
- Oven operates on its own.
Typical professional repair cost: Control replacement typically costs $250–$500 with labor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the electronic oven control?
The circuit board that reads the keypad and sensors and switches the heating. Whirlpool names it for F03, F04 and F06.
Are these three codes identical?
They are separate codes; Whirlpool's explanation for each is the control or its wiring.
Can a reset fix a control fault?
Sometimes a restart clears a temporary error. A code that returns means the control needs diagnosis.
Sources checked
- Whirlpool Product Help: F03 - Error Code - Range
- Whirlpool Product Help: F04 - Error Code - Range
- Whirlpool Product Help: F06 - Error Code - Range
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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