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.
FCE0
Error codeFCE0
ApplianceCooktop
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
FCE0 lists three possible areas: supply, wiring and induction module, with a breaker reset first.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FCE0 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
There may be a problem with the electrical supply, the associated wiring, or the induction module.
What the display is telling you
FCE0 (shown as FC E0 in some help pages) lists three areas: the electrical supply, the wiring that goes with it, and the induction module. Whirlpool publishes it for electric/radiant cooktops as well as electric and induction cooktops.
The manual’s owner steps
Power the cooktop down by switching off the circuit breaker(s) for one minute.
Power it up again with the breaker.
Monitor it for another minute to be sure the code stays off.
Verify cooktop operation.
Related messages
Compare FCE4 (harness from the touchpad to the induction module), FCE1 (touchpad or wiring) and FC RF (right front hotplate).
Cooktop repair in your metro area
Our team handles Whirlpool cooktop calls in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas at (844) 968-2053. Share the FCE0 code, the model number and what the reset did. The cooktop repair page is a good place to start.
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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