Whirlpool Range Sab — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as Sabbath, 5Ab, 5A7, 5A6, SAb on some models.
Sab, Sabbath or 5Ab means Sabbath Mode is enabled, so only Bake operates and tones, timers and most keys are disabled — cancel it using the steps in your owner's manual.
What this code means
Whirlpool says Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. While it is set, all other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled, no tones sound, the display does not show temperature changes, and the oven light and elements do not respond immediately to the door. All keys are disabled except Start, Cancel or Off and, on select models, the warming zone and warming drawer keys.
The display may read Sabbath, Sab, 5Ab, 5A7 or 5A6 depending on the model. The key sequence to enable or disable it is model-specific.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Sabbath Mode activated on purpose | Common | Yes — follow manual |
| Sabbath Mode activated by accident through a key combination | Common | Yes — follow manual |
What you can try yourself
- Press Cancel or Off to end the Bake cycle running in Sabbath Mode.
- Look up Sabbath Mode in your owner's manual for the exact keys to disable it on your model.
- Once disabled, confirm that tones, timers and the other cooking modes are back.
When to call a technician
- The manual's disable sequence does not work.
- Sabbath Mode re-enables itself.
- Keys remain dead after Sabbath Mode is off.
Typical professional repair cost: No cost — this is a feature, not a fault.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sab mean on a Whirlpool oven?
Sabbath Mode is enabled. The oven stays on in Bake until turned off and most other functions are disabled.
Why won't my oven beep or show the temperature?
In Sabbath Mode no tones sound and the display does not indicate temperature changes.
How do I get out of Sabbath Mode?
Whirlpool refers you to the owner's manual for the detailed steps, because they vary by model.
Sources checked
- Whirlpool Product Help: Sabbath, Sab, 5Ab, or 5A7 - Range
- Whirlpool Product Help: Sabbath Mode - 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.
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