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Whirlpool Cooktop FC LF Code Left Front Hotplate or Wiring

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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 FC LF
Appliance Cooktop
Content status Verified
Quick answer

Meaning of cooktop code FC LF and the first thing to try.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FC LF 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.

There may be a problem with the left front Hotplate (Cooking Surface/Burner/Element) or the associated wiring.

What FC LF means

Look at the left front cooking position when the display shows FC LF. The Hotplate (Cooking Surface/Burner/Element) or its wiring may have a problem on these electric (radiant) cooktops.

Codes easily confused with FC LF

FC RF covers the right front Hotplate. FC RR the right rear position. F8 a different code about a cooking area left on.

Reset sequence

  1. Start by cutting the cooktop’s breaker(s) and wait out one minute.
  2. Next, reconnect the supply at the breaker(s).
  3. Spend a minute observing it and note whether the code displays again.
  4. Last, test that the cooktop runs again.

Repeat appearances of the code mean it is time to bring in a technician.

On a service call, a technician checks the left front hotplate and the wiring.

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

Booking a Whirlpool cooktop appointment in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Diego metro areas starts at (844) 968-2053. Note the code, the model and what you tried first, then read about cooktop repair.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: FC LF – Electric Cooktop; Whirlpool Product Help: FC LF – 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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