Whirlpool Super Capacity 465. The self-cleaning oven has worked fine up until last week. There oven was here when I moved in, so I don't have a troubleshooting book. Anyway, when I place the self-cleaning oven on, it will heat up for about 30 minutes and then the F5 error comes on. The oven will not open, unless I unplug the oven. Does anyone know what the F5 error message means? Or, better yet, how to fix this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. My oven is dirty. :) Sharyl
I unplugged the oven and it cleared the code and was able to self clean the oven.
Check here, Sharyl: http://www.repairclinic.com/0078.asp#Whirlpool1 F5 Check door/latch switch Replace switch if defective (or) F5 Pushbutton stuck Check for binding of pushbuttons and control panel glass. If OK, replace touch panel Depending on your model... -j.
SOURCE: The F5 error code?
WHIRLPOOL
Range/Stove Oven Fault Codes, Common
Failure
Code
Condition
Check/Repair
Digit Failure Code2
F1
Analog to Digital Failure
Disconnect for 30 seconds - if display reappears - replace control board
F1
Safety flip flop
Replace board
F1
Shorted keypad
Replace keypad
F3
Oven temperature sensor opened
Replace oven temperature sensor
F2
Oven temperature sensor shorted
Replace oven temperature sensor
F3
Oven too hot
Replace oven temperature sensor
F3
Clean temp too hot
Replace oven temperature sensor
F5
Check door/latch switch
Replace switch if defective
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recently purchased a home, noticed front door on my oven will not open and there is an F-5 code (error) on the l.e.d. screen....whirlpool oven, don't know the model or s/n......any and all suggestions are appreciated...
thanks
shane
My husband started the self cleaning oven cycle and when he thought it was finished - the oven door remained locked. The F5 error code came up but there is no book. I do not know a model number.. I just want the thing to stop beeping and work. Thanks, Fritz in 29 Palms
F5 error started while self-cleaning. Door won't open - light on. Probably Whirlpool RS696PXG. Unplugged for hours - did not fix. How do get inside to check things? Thanks. Richard
F5 error started while self-cleaning. Door won't open - light on. Turned off breaker for hours - did not fix. Probably Whirlpool RS696PXG. How do I get inside to check things? Thanks. Richard
According to the Whirlpool oven manual and tech sheet, an F5 E1 is a door lock related error code. Below are the three causes of F5 door lock related errors. Two of them can be expected by looking at the wiring diagram. The third one is totally unexpected and not mentioned in the Tech Sheet error description section (or anyware else that we’re aware of).
The Symptom and Documented Solution: An F5-E1 error is thrown on the lower oven.
The Tech Sheet says:
F5 E1 “Self-clean latch will not lock”
1. Check the latch assembly: latch arm pivot joint, arm/solenoid connection, solenoid spring, and spring washer.
2. Check the Latch Solenoid:
– Check for firm electrical connections.
– Disconnect the two wires from the solenoid and measure the resistance of
the solenoid. A small resistance (approx. 175?) is normal. If the solenoid is
open (??) or shorted (0?), it should be replaced.
3. Check the Latch Switch. Disconnect it and use a continuity tester:
– Door latched = switch closed, continuity should read 0?.
– Door unlatched = switch open, continuity should read??.
4. Check Door Open/Closed Switch. Disconnect it and use a continuity tester:
– Door open = switch closed, continuity should read 0?.
– Door closed = switch open, continuity should read??.
5. Check power and element connections.
The Actual F5 E1 Causes
ONE– Problems with switches in the latch mechanism as mentioned in tech sheet.
Fix: Repair or replace lock mechanism/switches.
TWO– Door latch drive or door switch detect failed in control board.
Fix: We take care of this with our board rebuild process. Call FixYourBoard.com to have your control board refurbished. 512-355-1108
THREE– Here’s the kicker – this cause is not at all obvious! A FAULTY KEYPAD/TOUCHPAD MEMBRANE!
How can it be?! Self-clean in the bottom oven of a Whirlpool Double oven is an option. The models that don’t have self-clean in the bottom oven still use the same control board as those that do have the option. A unique combination of shorts in the keypad membrane tell the control board which options are implemented in a particular oven.
A frequent failure mechanism in the keypad causes the short that indicates “no bottom self-clean model” to fail open circuit – confusing the control board into thinking that there is a lock mechanism on the bottom oven! Now the control board tries to activate the non-existent bottom oven lock mechanism – and throws an error because it doesn’t work (or exist)!
Fix: Replace the keypad. Call FixYourBoard.com for Ledgestone options.
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