KitchenAid slide-in electric range error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your KitchenAid range. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for ranges, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your range.
Defective electronic oven control
Disconnect power or unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic oven control. If the error code displays when you restore power, replace the electronic oven control.
Internal electronic oven control error
Disconnect power or unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic oven control. If the error code displays when you restore power, replace the electronic oven control.
Stuck key or defective keypad
Disconnect power or unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic oven control. If the error code displays when you restore power, replace the keypad. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.
Keypad wire harness is unplugged
Disconnect power or unplug the range and reconnect the keypad wire harness on the electronic oven control. If the wire harness is already plugged in, it's likely that either the harness or keypad has failed; replace the keypad, which includes the harness. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.
Cancel key circuit failure
Disconnect power or unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic oven control. If the error code displays when you restore power, replace the keypad. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.
Communication failure
Disconnect power or unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic oven control. If the error code displays when you restore power, replace the keypad. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.
Defective oven temperature sensor
Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven temperature sensor. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70 degrees F, replace the oven temperature sensor. Replace the electronic oven control if the sensor resistance is okay.
Oven too hot in Bake or Broil mode
Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven temperature sensor. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70 degrees F, replace the oven temperature sensor. Replace the electronic oven control if the sensor resistance is okay.
Oven too hot in Clean mode
Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven temperature sensor. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70 degrees F, replace the oven temperature sensor. Replace the electronic oven control if the sensor resistance is okay.
Oven door and oven door lock switches disagree
If the oven light doesn't turn on and off when you open and close the oven door, replace the oven door switch. If the light works correctly, disconnect power or unplug the range and then reconnect any loose wires on the oven door lock assembly wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door lock assembly if visibly damaged.
Oven door lock assembly defective
Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven door lock assembly wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door lock assembly if visibly damaged.
Oven door lock assembly error in Clean mode
Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven door lock assembly wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door lock assembly if visibly damaged.
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