KitchenAid range F1E1 error code
F1E1 does not mean the same thing on every KitchenAid range. Our data shows 3 documented meanings, depending on which engineering platform the model is built on. Look up your model number to see the one that applies.
| Meaning | Appliance | KitchenAid models |
|---|---|---|
| Relay board memory error | Ranges | 45 |
| Control internal error (A/D) | Ranges | 14 |
| Upper oven sensor input uncalibrated | Ranges | 6 |
F1E1: Relay board memory error
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Dual-fuel range, Gas range
- Code
- F1E1
- Documented meaning
- Relay board memory error
- Applies to
- 45 KitchenAid models on 4 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
F1E1 means the control relay board, which switches the oven's heating and motor loads, reported a memory (EEPROM) communication error.
What the range is detecting
On these dual-fuel and gas models the relay board has its own memory. When the system cannot read or write it reliably, F1E1 is stored.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented A communication fault inside the relay board's memory.
- Possible A connection problem between the relay board and the user interface.
Safe checks you can make
- Switch the oven off at the circuit breaker (or unplug it if the plug is easy to reach) for about one minute, restore power, and see whether the code comes back.
- Write down the full code exactly as shown (including any number after a dash) and when it appears; it speeds up diagnosis.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Confirms the code after a power reset.
- Checks the harness between the relay board and the display board.
- Tests the relay board before replacement.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | 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.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. The control may lock out some or all cooking functions. A power reset may clear the code for a while; if it keeps coming back, the control system needs diagnosis rather than repeated resets.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
- KFDC500HSS
- KFDC500JSS
- KFDC506HSS
- KFDC506JSS
- KFDC558HSS
- KFDC558JSS
- KFDD948SAG
- KFDD948SBE
- KFDD948SDC
- KFDD948SJP
- KFDD948SPL
- KFDD948SSC
- KFDD948SSS
- KFDD948SWF
- KFGD948SAG
- KFGD948SBE
And 29 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
F1E1: Control internal error (A/D)
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Electric range
- Code
- F1E1
- Documented meaning
- Control internal error (A/D)
- Applies to
- 14 KitchenAid models on 1 platform
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
F1E1 means the main oven control failed an internal check of its analog-to-digital (A/D) circuitry, which turns sensor signals into readings.
What the range is detecting
On these range controls F1E0, F1E1 and F1E2 are listed together as internal board or A/D errors. The control flags F1E1 when its own measuring circuitry does not pass its self-test.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented An internal fault in the main oven control board; the documentation's corrective action is the control itself.
Safe checks you can make
- Switch the oven off at the circuit breaker (or unplug it if the plug is easy to reach) for about one minute, restore power, and see whether the code comes back.
- Write down the full code exactly as shown (including any number after a dash) and when it appears; it speeds up diagnosis.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Confirms the code in the service diagnostic menu and checks whether other codes are stored with it.
- Checks supply power and the connections at the control before condemning the board.
- Decides from the platform documentation whether the main control or the display board is the part at fault.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | 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.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. The control may lock out some or all cooking functions. A power reset may clear the code for a while; if it keeps coming back, the control system needs diagnosis rather than repeated resets.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
F1E1: Upper oven sensor input uncalibrated
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Dual-fuel range, Gas range
- Code
- F1E1
- Documented meaning
- Upper oven sensor input uncalibrated
- Applies to
- 6 KitchenAid models on 3 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
F1E1 means the main control's measuring circuit for the upper (or only) oven temperature sensor has lost its calibration, so the control locks up.
What the range is detecting
The control calibrates the input it uses to read the oven temperature sensor (RTD). If that calibration is lost, it stops heating and stores F1E1 within seconds.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented A main control board whose upper sensor input lost calibration; the documentation points to the control, not the sensor.
Safe checks you can make
- Switch the oven off at the circuit breaker (or unplug it if the plug is easy to reach) for about one minute, restore power, and see whether the code comes back.
- Write down the full code exactly as shown (including any number after a dash) and when it appears; it speeds up diagnosis.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Confirms the code after a power reset.
- Checks for related sensor codes before suspecting the control.
- Replaces the main control when the fault persists.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | 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.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. The control may lock out some or all cooking functions. A power reset may clear the code for a while; if it keeps coming back, the control system needs diagnosis rather than repeated resets.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
And 4 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same KitchenAid platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a range. Most F1E1 repairs involve a single component once diagnosed. Replacement becomes worth considering when the unit is near the end of its typical 13–17-year life and the diagnosed repair is a major one. See the repair-or-replace guide.
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