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Whirlpool Cooktop F42 Code Cooktop Power Control Board

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Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Code overview at a glance.

The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.

Error code F42
Appliance Cooktop
Content status Verified
Quick answer

F42 flags the cooktop power control board or its wiring on electric, radiant and induction Whirlpool cooktops.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F42 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 code may mean.

A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.

F42 flags a possible problem with the cooktop power control board or the wiring.

Meaning of F42

The manufacturer help names the power control board of the cooktop, or the wiring connected to it, as the possible trouble spot.

Try first

Breaker off for a minute, breaker on, then watch the cooktop. A persistent code is a matter for a technician, who checks the board and wiring.

See also

F40 (touchpad or board message); F25 (power supply to the cooktop).

Cooktop repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Call (844) 968-2053 about a repeating F42. The cooktop repair page has more, and the model number helps.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: F42 – Electric Cooktop; Whirlpool Product Help: F42 – Electric and Induction Cooktop

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Safety warning before you continue.

Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.

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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