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KitchenAid Error Codes
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15 codes

Refrigerator

KitchenAid built-in, counter-depth, side-by-side, and French Door refrigerators including the Architect and Signature series.

Most searched: RE
8 codes

Freezer

KitchenAid built-in column freezers and under-counter freezer drawers from the Architect and Signature collections.

Most searched: PF
6 codes

Wine Refrigeration

KitchenAid under-counter wine cellars and wine columns with dual temperature zones and vibration isolation.

Most searched: FC
12 codes

Ice Maker

KitchenAid under-counter automatic ice makers, including the clear cube and production models.

Most searched: HI
13 codes

Range

KitchenAid Commercial-Style, Smart Commercial-Style, and slide-in ranges with Even-Heat and true convection technology.

Most searched: F3 E1
11 codes

Cooktop

KitchenAid induction, gas, and electric cooktops including the Architect Series II and Professional models.

Most searched: F5 E0
13 codes

Oven

KitchenAid single, double, combination, and steam wall ovens with Even-Heat True Convection and SatinGlide racks.

Most searched: F30
10 codes

Microwave

KitchenAid countertop, over-the-range, built-in, and microwave-hood combination appliances.

Most searched: F3
6 codes

Range Hood

KitchenAid wall-mount, island, and under-cabinet range hoods with Perimetric Ventilation and LED task lighting.

Most searched: VIB
13 codes

Dishwasher

KitchenAid built-in and panel-ready dishwashers including the Architect Series, PrintShield, and FreeFlex third rack models.

Most searched: F8 E1
13 codes

Washer

KitchenAid front-load and top-load clothes washers with Direct Drive and steam wash cycles.

Most searched: F21
14 codes

Dryer

KitchenAid front-load electric and gas dryers with steam refresh and sanitize cycles.

Most searched: HE
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Most Searched Error Codes

13E 13E on KitchenAid Preserva refrigerators indicates the humidity sensor has failed. The Preserva system uses humidity sensing to optimize produce preservation in the fresh food compartment — the sensor fault disables humidity-based features. Refrigerator Low 6E 6E on KitchenAid refrigerators indicates the ambient temperature sensor is reading out of range. The sensor that monitors room temperature around the refrigerator has failed or its wiring is broken. Refrigerator Medium F3 E2 F3 E2 on KitchenAid refrigerators indicates the fresh food compartment thermistor has failed. The control board cannot read fresh food temperature and may run the cold air damper continuously, producing freezing temperatures in the fresh food section. Refrigerator High L2 L2 on KitchenAid electric dryers indicates the second hot leg of the 240V supply is missing or reading low voltage. Without both legs of the 240V circuit, the heater cannot operate even though the drum and controls run from one leg. Dryer High F70 F70 on KitchenAid dryers indicates a communication loss between the User Interface Control Board (UICB) and the main Electronic Control Board (ECB). The two boards cannot exchange valid messages over their internal bus. Dryer Medium

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Code Appliance Meaning Severity
E1 Cooktop E1 on KitchenAid induction cooktops indicates the inverter on the affected zone has exceeded its safe current or power limit. The board shuts the zone down to protect the power-switching components. Medium View details → F1 E0 Cooktop F1 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops indicates a main control board EEPROM read or write failure. The board cannot reliably store or retrieve calibration values and configuration settings, so cooking operations are locked out. High View details → F2 E0 Cooktop F2 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops means the control board has detected a touch-control key held active for longer than the maximum allowed duration. The board interprets this as a stuck key and disables input until the fault is cleared. Medium View details → F3 E0 Cooktop F3 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops means an element temperature sensor is reading an open circuit. The board cannot monitor surface temperature for the affected burner and shuts that element down to prevent an unsafe condition. High View details → F3 E2 Cooktop F3 E2 on KitchenAid cooktops indicates the surface temperature under a burner has exceeded the maximum safe limit. The board shuts the element down immediately to prevent glass damage or fire. High View details → F5 E0 Cooktop F5 E0 on KitchenAid induction cooktops indicates the pan detection circuit has failed to confirm a ferrous cooking vessel on an activated induction zone. The inverter cannot safely energize the coil without a valid pan. Medium View details → F6 E0 Cooktop F6 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops indicates a loss of communication between the user interface control and the main power board. Without valid communication, element activation is locked out. Medium View details → F7 E0 Cooktop F7 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops means the control board has detected an element relay that failed to open on command. The affected burner may remain powered even with the control set to off. High View details → F9 E0 Cooktop F9 E0 on KitchenAid cooktops indicates the internal electronics cooling fan has failed or is running below its required speed. To protect the control boards from overheating, the cooktop locks out cooking operations. Medium View details → L Cooktop L on a KitchenAid cooktop display indicates the child lock feature is currently active. All touch inputs except the unlock sequence are ignored until the child lock is intentionally disengaged. Low View details →

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