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Whirlpool Cooktop FC RF Code Right Front Hotplate

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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 RF
Appliance Cooktop
Content status Verified
Quick answer

FC RF names the right front hotplate or its wiring; a one-minute breaker reset is the manual step.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FC RF 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 right front hotplate (cooking surface, burner or element), or the associated wiring.

Quick summary

  • Display: FC RF
  • Area named: the right front hotplate (cooking surface, burner or element) and the wiring tied to it
  • Cooktop type: electric/radiant
  • Owner step: a one-minute circuit breaker reset

Steps in the manual’s order

  1. Turn the circuit breaker off for one minute.
  2. Turn it on again.
  3. Look at the cooktop for a minute to be sure the code stays away.
  4. Verify that the cooktop works.

Nearby codes

The other hotplate messages are FC RR for the right rear and FC LR for the left front hotplate. FCE4 refers to the harness between the touchpad and the induction module.

Whirlpool cooktop service in your area

Our line at (844) 968-2053 takes calls for Whirlpool cooktop service across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Please have the FC RF code and the model number to hand, plus a note on the breaker reset. Read about cooktop repair before you call.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: FC RF – Error Code – Electric 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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