Whirlpool

Whirlpool Ovens Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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F1
Oven beeps and displays F1, may occur immediately at power-up or during operation; oven may not heat.
Electronic Oven Control (EOC) internal failure
F2
Oven displays F2 and may beep continuously; oven may overheat or shut down during a bake or broil cycle.
Oven over-temperature condition
F3
Oven displays F3, may stop heating; often appears shortly after starting a bake cycle.
Oven temperature sensor circuit open
F3E0
Oven displays F3E0 and stops heating; usually associated with the main oven cavity.
Main oven temperature sensor open or shorted
F3E1
Double oven: F3E1 displayed, typically referring to upper or lower oven sensor depending on model.
Secondary oven temperature sensor fault
F4
Oven displays F4, may shut off or fail to heat correctly; sometimes intermittent.
Oven temperature sensor circuit shorted
F5
Oven displays F5 and may beep; keypad may not respond correctly.
Keypad or control interface failure
F5E0
Oven displays F5E0; keypad may be unresponsive or partially functional.
Keypad not detected by control
F5E1
Oven displays F5E1; often indicates stuck or shorted key on the touchpad.
Stuck or shorted keypad key
F6E0
Oven displays F6E0; oven may not respond to commands.
Communication error between user interface and control board
F6E1
Oven displays F6E1; may occur intermittently during operation.
Over-temperature on control board or internal control failure
F7
Oven displays F7, often accompanied by unresponsive or erratic keypad behavior.
Keypad short or stuck key detection
F7E1
Oven displays F7E1 and will not heat; often described as "no preheat" or "no heat" with this code.
No heat / heating element not detected
F7E2
Oven displays F7E2; convection fan may not run or oven may not heat properly in convection mode.
Convection fan or speed sensor failure
F8E0
Oven displays F8E0; cooling fan may not run and control area may feel hot.
Cooling fan speed or operation fault
F8E1
Oven displays F8E1, often during or after self-clean; oven may shut down.
Over-temperature condition detected by cooling system
F8E2
Oven displays F8E2; may be associated with cooling fan running at incorrect speed.
Cooling fan speed out of range
F9
Oven displays F9, often when trying to use self-clean or when door is supposed to lock/unlock.
Door lock circuit failure
F9E0
Oven displays F9E0 and will not operate; often after installation or power outage.
Miswired or missing L2 line voltage
F9E1
Oven displays F9E1, often when trying to start a cycle; door may not lock for self-clean.
Door latch not operating or door not locking
F9E2
Oven displays F9E2, often during or after self-clean; door may remain locked or unlocked incorrectly.
Door latch stuck or not reaching position
F9E3
Oven displays F9E3; may not start a cycle or may shut down unexpectedly.
Miswired neutral or ground detection
LOC
Display shows LOC or a lock icon; oven controls do not respond to input.
Control lock (child lock) activated
PF
Display shows PF (Power Failure); oven may reset clock and settings.
Power interruption detected
SAb
Display shows SAb or Sabbath mode; oven appears unresponsive to normal commands.
Sabbath mode enabled
Symptom
Convection fan runs but convection cooking results are uneven or poor.
Convection airflow or element issue
Symptom
Oven broil function does not work, but bake works normally.
Broil element circuit failure
Symptom
Oven control panel gets very hot to the touch during baking.
Insufficient cooling airflow around control
Symptom
Oven display and clock are dead; oven does not respond at all.
No power to control system
Symptom
Oven display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / touch control failure
Symptom
Oven door will not close fully or appears crooked; heat escapes around the door.
Door hinge or gasket failure
Symptom
Oven door will not lock or unlock after a self-clean cycle; no error code displayed.
Mechanical door latch binding
Symptom
Oven emits a strong chemical or plastic smell when heating.
Off-gassing from new components or foreign material
Symptom
Oven glass door is fogging up or has moisture between the glass panes.
Door glass seal failure or condensation
Symptom
Oven leaks heat or steam excessively from the door during cooking.
Door seal / gasket failure
Symptom
Oven light does not turn on when the door is opened, but oven otherwise works.
Oven cavity light circuit failure
Symptom
Oven makes loud banging, rattling, or grinding noises during operation.
Mechanical noise from fan or panels
Symptom
Oven produces excessive smoke during normal baking (not self-clean).
Residue or spill combustion
Symptom
Oven shuts off by itself before the set time or temperature is reached.
Premature shutdown / overheating protection
Symptom
Oven takes excessively long to preheat or never reaches the set temperature.
Insufficient heating / partial element failure
Symptom
Oven temperature is consistently too hot or too cold compared to the set temperature.
Oven temperature calibration or sensor drift
Symptom
Oven trips the circuit breaker when turned on or during heating.
Short circuit or ground fault in oven
Symptom
Oven will not heat at all in bake mode, but display and lights work normally.
Bake element circuit failure
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