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.
F6E0
Error codeF6E0
ApplianceCooktop
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
Meaning of cooktop code F6E0 and the first thing to try.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F6E0 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
The help text describes a loss of communication between the user interface, or keypad, and the user interface control.
What F6E0 means
On electric (radiant) cooktops, F6E0 is explained as a loss of communication between the user interface, or keypad, and the user interface control. The listed remedy is a power reset.
Codes easily confused with F6E0
F6E4 same loss-of-communication wording. F6E1 a neighbouring code that lists reset steps. F7E5 an induction-cooktop code with reset steps.
Before you book a visit
Step
Action
1
Take power away at its supply breaker(s) leaving it off one (1) minute.
2
Next, reconnect the supply by turning the breaker(s) on.
3
Give it one minute checking the screen and note whether the code displays again.
4
To finish, verify that normal cooking operation has returned.
Do not open the cooktop if the code returns; a technician handles it from there.
Cooktop service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego
Cooktop service covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Call (844) 968-2053 with the code, the model number and any reset you tried; cooktop repair has the rundown.
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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