Ikea Internal Communication or Control Error

Induction cooktop displays E6 and does not respond to controls

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Faulty control board, Firmware error, Loose harness between UI and power module

Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker.

Power reset: Leave the unit unpowered for at least 10 minutes, then restore power.
Check harness: If accessible, reseat the connectors between the user interface and power module.
Board replacement: If E6 persists, the control board or power module is likely defective and should be replaced with the correct Ikea/Whirlpool part.

Professional Required 5/5

Cooktop Control Board

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