Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F1E1
Error codeF1E1
ApplianceCooktop
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
F1E1 appears for electric/radiant and induction Whirlpool cooktops, each with a different reset routine.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F1E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
F1E1 is listed with reset steps only and no stated cause.
Which reset fits your cooktop
F1E1 shows up in the help for two cooktop types, and the reset differs a little between them.
Electric or radiant
Switch the cooktop breaker off for one minute.
Switch it on.
Look at the cooktop for a further minute to confirm the code stays away.
Check it runs normally.
The text here mentions a loss of communication between the keypad, or user interface, and the appliance manager.
Induction
Unhook the cooktop from its power supply.
Pause for a few seconds.
Reconnect it.
Should the fault remain, call service and name the code on the display.
Related
F1E7 (cooktop control or wiring, same F1E family); F12 (may also be a touch control module fault).
Cooktop service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
Phone (844) 968-2053 when the reset has not cleared F1E1. Details of our cooktop repair work are on the site; quote the model number and the reset you used.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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