Whirlpool & Maytag · Oven & Range
F1 / F5
Control board fault
What causes it
Main oven control board issue.
What it means in practice
The oven's main control board reported a fault. A reset sometimes clears it, but a repeat points to the board.
What to check before calling
- ✓Power-cycle the range at the breaker.
- ✓If it returns immediately, the control board likely needs replacing.
- ✓Switch off the breaker for a minute, then restore power.
- ✓Look for any signs of a power surge or damage.
When to call a technician
If F1 or F5 returns, the board needs testing.
If those checks don't clear the F1 / F5 code, it's usually a sign of a failed part rather than something to keep resetting. A technician runs a full diagnostic on your oven & range, confirms the cause, and quotes the repair before any work starts. The $89 service call is waived if you go ahead with the repair, and parts and labor are covered by our 90-day warranty on parts & labor.
Common question
Do I need a new board?
Possibly, but we test first because sensors and wiring can cause similar codes.
Still showing F1 / F5?
Same-day diagnosis and repair across Las Vegas, Henderson, and Summerlin. $89 service call, waived with repair.
Other Oven & Range Error Codes
Not seeing F1 / F5, or want to compare it against a different code on the display? Here's what these other common oven & range codes mean.
- Whirlpool & Maytag F3 / F4Oven temperature sensor (RTD) fault
- GE F1 / F2 / F3Control board or sensor fault
- GE F7Stuck function key
- Samsung E76 / E77Fan or motor error
- Samsung C-20 / C-d0Door lock error (self-clean)
- Wolf, Viking & Thermador Flashing "F" + numberFault code — meaning is model-specific on professional ranges