Whirlpool Range FE E6 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as FEE6 on some models.
FEE6 indicates a possible problem with the main cavity bake element or its wiring — reset the breaker for a minute, and leave element testing and replacement to a technician.
What this code means
Whirlpool says FEE6 may mean a problem with the main cavity bake element or the associated wiring. The bake element is the lower heating element of the main oven. It runs on mains voltage, so this is not an owner repair.
Whirlpool electric range code. "Main cavity" distinguishes the main oven on double-oven models.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Bake element burnt out or damaged | Common | No — technician job |
| Wiring or connection to the element failed | Occasional | No — technician job |
| Control misread | Occasional | Yes — breaker reset |
What you can try yourself
- Turn the oven off and let it cool completely.
- Look — without touching — for blisters, breaks or burn marks if your element is visible.
- Turn the breaker(s) off for one minute, then on, and watch for the code.
- If FEE6 returns or the element looks damaged, leave the breaker off and schedule service.
When to call a technician
- Visible damage, sparking or a burning smell.
- Oven does not heat on Bake.
- Breaker trips when the oven is turned on.
Typical professional repair cost: Bake element replacement typically costs $150–$300 with labor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main cavity bake element?
The lower heating element in the main oven. Whirlpool names it, with its wiring, as the possible problem behind FEE6.
Can I replace a bake element myself?
It is mains-voltage wiring, so this site treats it as a technician job.
Will Broil still work?
The broil element is a separate part (its code is FEE7), but do not use the oven until the fault is diagnosed.
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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