Whirlpool WFG231LVS Gas range
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Whirlpool WFG231LVS, organized around the engineering platform this gas range is built on.
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Model
- WFG231LVS
- Engineering revisions
- WFG231LVS0, WFG231LVS1
- Appliance
- Gas range
- Platform
- Gas range platform, documentation from about 2008
- Models on this platform
- 6 across Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- 6 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)
Whirlpool WFG231LVS 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 | Internal control board failure | Main control board |
| F2E1 | Stuck or shorted key | User interface / keypad board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F3E0 | Oven temperature sensor open or shorted | Oven temperature sensor, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F5E1 | Door latch not operating | Oven door lock motor and latch, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F6E1 | Oven over temperature | Oven temperature sensor, Relay / power board, Bake element |
| F9E0 | Power supply miswired | Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
Common range problems
- Oven not heating
- Temperature inaccurate
- Burner won't light
- Door locked
- Igniter keeps clicking
- Controls not responding
Typical range repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Gas oven igniter replacement | $190–$410 | Light |
| Gas range oven safety valve or burner valve replacement | $250–$570 | Moderate |
| Range surface burner spark ignition repair | $180–$370 | Light |
| Oven temperature sensor replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Oven door lock motor and latch replacement | $220–$470 | Moderate |
| Oven convection fan replacement | $220–$470 | Moderate |
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | Moderate |
| Range touchpad / user interface replacement | $250–$550 | Light |
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?
Ranges typically last about 13–17 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2008, so the oldest units built on it are now around 18 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.
Need your Whirlpool WFG231LVS 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.