Brand: Whirlpool
Model Number: WFE515S0JS
Main Symptom: error code E1 F6
What happens & when: before or after temp is set during preheat
Error Code (if any): E1 F6
Parts or tests already tried: temp sensor replaced. What advice b4 replacing control board
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Hi,
Missing a digit.
I found WFE515S0JS0, WFE515S0JS1 and WFE515S0JS4
E1 F6
A copy:
The E1F6 error code on Whirlpool ranges indicates a malfunction related to the Main Oven Temperature Sensor or associated wiring. Here are some troubleshooting steps:
Reset the Power: Turn off the circuit breaker for one minute, then turn it back on to reset the electronics.
Check Wiring: Inspect the wiring connected to the temperature sensor for any damage or disconnection.
Control Board Communication: If the error persists, it may indicate a communication error between the main control board and the interface control board.
Monitor Operation: After resetting, monitor the oven for one minute to ensure the error code does not reappear.
For persistent issues, consider contacting a professional for service.
I hope something here helps.
jeff sr.
Thx for the prompt reply!
I have a couple follow on questions.
I pulled the model # off the original bill of lading. Appliance was part of package installed when I bought my new construction home in Oct 2020.
I did try the power reset and wiring chk b4 I replaces the temp sensor
After replacing sensor I pulled out a couple of the wiring harnesses and the reseated them, but I did not do all of them.
Error codes went away, maybe that reset the EPROM and cleared the memory cache.
At this point is replacing the control baord what I should try next?
Thanks in advance.
Barton
but the error codes came back after 2-3 oven uses.
From what I can identify on the model variations, it looks like F6E1 is an oven over temperature when heating failure. Since this is occurring before and after setting the temperature during pre-heat, is the oven heating up before the error occurs? This can be the difference between a grounded element and a failed control board.
yes oven preheats, but does not always reach the set temp before the error codes appear. After replacing the temp sensor the oven preheated and heated fine all the way to completion of a timed bake event. Food came out fine as expected.
It sounds like the EEPROM has an issue. There should be a model tag either just behind the door or the warmer drawer. The full model number would be on that tag and it would be necessary to make sure the correct part number is identified.
Only reliable place in on the appliance model/serial tag!
From what I can identify on the model variations, it looks like F6E1 is an oven over temperature when heating failure.
Checking that heating element is a good idea like William suggested.
Over heating is often a bad temp sensor, wiring issue or a stuck relay (maybe keeping an element on too long). That relay could be on a separate board or on the clock/control itself.
jeff sr.
@ William…fm warmer drawer SN is WFE515S0JS0…to all tech pros here: should I order and replace the control board? Recall: temp sensor already replaced with OEM…don’t want to spend $190 if I would be replacing the wrong part. Thanks in advance!
I would personally check to make sure the elements are not grounded out first. If you pull the range out, unplug the power cord, and access the element terminals from the back, they can be tested for continuity to the metal frame after disconnecting the wires from the element terminals. If there is continuity on one of the terminals of an element, that element is grounded out and would need to be replaced. If none of them are grounded out, the control would be the likely cause of failure.
@ William…r u referencing the cooktop heating elements? If so, can u explain more how that might be causing my oven to malfunction? Cooktop works fine. Or, are the element terminals the red, yellow and blue “plug-ins” on the back of the control board?
The oven elements would be tested. The terminals can be accessed from the back so that the test is as accurate as possible.
ok i’ll chk the oven elements for continuity
ok…I placed multimeter leads on each of the terminals of bottom oven element after disconnecting it from the back. Got audible tone which indicates continuity. Did not know how to disconnect top element from inside the oven; seemed to be much more complicated than bottom. Did I test for continuity wrong? If not, then is my next troubleshooting step to replace bottom oven element?
Was one meter probe placed on the metal frame while the other probe was used on the element terminals?
Retested bottom oven element for continuity with one probe on each terminal (separately) and other probe on oven metal frame. There was NO CONTINUITY on either terminal. Is control board replacement my next troubleshooting step?
Retested bottom oven element for continuity with one probe on each terminal (separately) and other probe on oven metal frame. There was NO CONTINUITY on either terminal. Is control board replacement my next troubleshooting step?
Certainly seems like the bake element is ok and the control is your next step.
WFE515S0JS0, WFE515S0JS1 and WFE515S0JS4
Did you get the full model#?
jeff sr.
