KitchenAid KCES950KSS Cooktop
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the KitchenAid KCES950KSS, organized around the engineering platform this cooktop is built on.
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Model
- KCES950KSS
- Engineering revisions
- KCES950KSS, KCES950KSS00, KCES950KSS01
- Appliance
- Cooktop
- Platform
- Cooktop platform, documentation from about 2018
- Models on this platform
- 6 across KitchenAid
- Documented fault codes
- 9 with explanations
- Service diagnostic mode
- Yes — a console-only test mode used by technicians to read stored codes and run component tests
- Service documentation
- Tech sheet, service manual (used by our technicians; not published)
KitchenAid KCES950KSS error codes
These are the fault codes documented for the platform this model belongs to. A code describes a condition the control detected; it does not by itself identify a failed part. Select a code for causes, safe checks and repair context.
| Code | Meaning | Areas involved |
|---|---|---|
| F1E0 | User interface fault or model mismatch | User interface / keypad board |
| F1E1 | Appliance manager or expansion board fault | Relay / power board, Main control board |
| F2E1 | Stuck or shorted keypad | User interface / keypad board |
| F6E0 | User interface lost contact | Wiring harness and connectors, User interface / keypad board |
| F6E4 | Panel and power board out of sync | Wiring harness and connectors, Relay / power board, User interface / keypad board |
| F6E6 | Lost communication with power board 1 | Wiring harness and connectors, Relay / power board |
| F6E9 | Lost communication with power board 2 | Wiring harness and connectors, Relay / power board |
| F6EA | User interface over temperature | User interface / keypad board |
| F9E0 | Product miswired | Wiring harness and connectors |
Common cooktop problems
Typical cooktop repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Electric cooktop element and switch replacement | $190–$470 | Moderate |
| Gas cooktop spark ignition repair | $180–$370 | Light |
| Gas cooktop burner valve replacement | $230–$510 | Moderate |
| Glass cooktop replacement | $400–$1,100 | Moderate |
| Cooktop control or induction board replacement | $300–$770 | Moderate |
| Cooktop touch control replacement | $250–$620 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Cooktops typically last about 13–17 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2018, so the oldest units built on it are now around 8 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- KitchenAid KCES950KBL
- KitchenAid KCES956HBL
- KitchenAid KCES956HSS
- KitchenAid KCES956KBL
- KitchenAid KCES956KSS
Need your KitchenAid KCES950KSS repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.