Whirlpool oven F6E0 code: control communication fault

The oven control is having trouble talking to another board, which Whirlpool calls the appliance manager. Whirlpool lists the oven control, the appliance manager or the wiring between them.

Likely causes

Listed from most to least common.

1. Brief power glitch or surge
2. Loose connector between the control boards
3. Failed appliance manager board
4. Failed oven control board

How to fix the F6E0 code

Unplug the oven or switch it off at the breaker before removing any panel or filter.

1. 1

   Step 1: Reset power at the breaker

   Turn off the circuit breaker for the oven for one minute, then turn it back on. Watch the display for one minute.

2. 2

   Step 2: Test the oven

   Run a short bake at 350°F and use a cooktop burner if you have a range. Note whether the code comes back.

3. 3

   Step 3: Write down the details

   If the code returns, note when it appears and your model number. This helps the technician bring the right board.

Parts that may need replacing

Check your model number on the label inside the door or on the back before ordering.

• Whirlpool oven control boardCheck prices

When to call a technician

Call a technician if the code returns after a power reset. Finding which board or harness has failed needs testing behind live panels.

A typical repair for this code costs $250–$550 in the US, including parts and labor. Prices vary by area and model.

Models this applies to

• Electric and gas freestanding ranges (WFE, WFG and WEE series)
• Slide-in ranges (WEE, WEG and WEC series)
• Single, double and combination wall ovens (WOS, WOD and WOC series)

Codes can differ slightly between models. Your owner's manual is the final word and is available from Whirlpool support.

Common questions