Whirlpool Oven Error Codes
20 error codes with causes and fixes
- F03Oven temperature sensor shortedF03 means the oven temperature sensor (RTD) resistance is abnormally low—a short circuit in the probe or its wiring. The ERC cannot read cavity temperature and disables bake and broil elements as a safety step.
- F04Oven temperature sensor open circuitF04 means the temperature sensor circuit reads infinite resistance—an open wire or fractured RTD element. Without sensor feedback the ERC will not modulate heat and displays F04 with a continuous alert beep.
- F05ERC watchdog hardware conflictF05 means the Electronic Range Control watchdog circuit detected an internal hardware conflict. The ERC microprocessor found conflicting signals between outputs and halted oven operation until the board is reset or replaced.
- F06Electronic control or wiring faultF06 on Whirlpool ranges indicates a problem with the electronic oven control or its associated wiring. The ERC detected an unexpected condition on an input or output line and locked out oven functions.
- F07Function selector or relay circuit faultF07 means the ERC detected a fault on the function selector input—either a worn mechanical selector on older models or a failed output relay selection circuit on touch-control ranges.
- F08Control board configuration mismatchF08 means the ERC configuration memory does not match the appliance model. This commonly appears after replacing the control board with an unconfigured or incorrect-revision ERC.
- F09Door latch will not lock or unlockF09 means the oven door latch mechanism cannot achieve the commanded lock or unlock position. The fault is most common during or after self-clean when the bi-metal lock has not cooled enough to release.
- F10Runaway oven temperature detectedF10 is a safety-critical runaway temperature fault—the ERC detected cavity temperature exceeding safe limits during bake, often above 590–650°F when only 350°F was commanded. Heat continues until the breaker is cut.
- F11Touch pad short detected at ERCF11 means the ERC detected a shorted key on the touch pad or overlay membrane. The control thinks a button is permanently pressed and refuses normal operation until the short clears.
- F12ERC microcomputer self-test failureF12 means the ERC failed its internal microcomputer check during boot. The processor or supporting memory did not pass startup diagnostics and the oven will not energize elements.
- F13ERC EEPROM memory faultF13 means the EEPROM memory on the Electronic Range Control failed a checksum or read/write test. Stored calibration and cycle data are unreliable, so the ERC halts operation.
- F14ERC EEPROM checksum failureF14 means the ERC detected an EEPROM checksum mismatch on boot—the stored data does not match the expected validation value. The control treats all stored parameters as corrupt.
- F15ERC controller self-check failedF15 means the ERC analog-to-digital or watchdog self-check circuit failed during initialization. The board detected its own monitoring hardware is unreliable and locks out heat.
- F16Door latch switch failed in lock positionF16 means the door latch switch reports locked when the ERC commanded unlock, or the lock switch failed to open after self-clean cooldown. The oven prevents starting a new cycle until latch position is verified.
- F17Door latch switch failed in unlock positionF17 means the latch switch indicates unlocked when the ERC commanded lock—common when starting self-clean. The oven aborts clean mode because it cannot confirm the door is secured.
- F1Electronic control memory or relay faultF1 on Whirlpool ovens indicates an Electronic Range Control fault—bad EEPROM checksum, stuck relay, or internal board failure. The display may beep and show F1 at idle or lock out bake and broil until power is removed.
- F2Oven cavity temperature too highF2 means the oven temperature sensor reported cavity temperature above the safe limit—often above 620°F on electric models—or the control detected a runaway heat condition. Whirlpool locks out heat to prevent fire risk.
- F1E0EEPROM error on electronic controlF1E0 is the modern F/E display for EEPROM failure on the oven Electronic Range Control—the non-volatile memory that stores calibration and cycle data failed checksum at power-on.
- F9E0Cooling fan not operating when requiredF9E0 reports the oven cooling fan did not run when the control commanded it—typically after broil or self-clean when the control panel and electronics need forced air cooling. Whirlpool locks functions until the fan circuit is verified.
- F6E1Door lock circuit fault during clean or bakeF6E1 on Whirlpool ovens indicates a door switch or latch circuit fault—the control did not see the expected door lock position during self-clean, broil vent lock, or standard bake interlock checks.