Reading 5A6 How to fix it

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The fact that the display is 'ON' confirms you have power.

The displayed info probably is a 'code' for a fault/problem, but you did not provide a brand nor a model. Even if you had, odds are I do not have access to the list of codes & their meanings.

Try unplugging the plug from the wall receptacle. If you cannot reach the power cord next option would be locate the circuit breaker (single pole) which HOPEFULLY is labeled. Either way, try removing / turning OFF power for at least 10-20 seconds! The control's microprocessor may be locked up due to a very short power interruption.

If that does not reset it, I would call service or the manufacture. You can TRY requesting help over the phone FIRST! Good LUCK

Mrs. Robin Adair-Weber, CET

It is not 5a6... it is Sab... (Sabbath mode)

Hello Susan Krim,

If you do not have your MODEL NUMBER
(nothing came through with your question)...

Find your original OWNERS MANUAL...
and look up how to DEACTIVATE the SABBATH feature...

ELSE...
Get the model number and go to my
favorite FREE manual site...
ManualsLib Makes it easy to find manuals online

Hope this helps... Next week too...

Carnac the Magnificent

power down the unit at the circuit breaker for an hour or so and see if this clears the memory,otherwise try pressing stop/cancel or any combination of these types of end buttons at the same time to cancel the error message

Hello, welcome to FixYa.

It sounds like the unit has been placed in "sabbath" mode somehow, hence the display showing the digital abbreviation for sabbath "5A6".

If you have you owners manual it should instruct you how to disable it, but if you don't have it you will need to confirm the make/brand name is a Maytag and model number and I'll see what I can find.

I'll watch for your reply and if you need anything further I'll be glad to help in any manner I can.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

Your range is probably in the Sabbath mode. The error code shown on the display is"Sab", not "5ab" or "5A6.

To disable the Sabbath mode push and hold the Clock pad for 3 seconds

Hi,
Hold the clock key for several seconds and it resets the kitchen range.
Thanks for contacting fixya.com

Your range is stuck in SABBATH mode. You should be able to press and hold the clock button for 5 seconds to reset.

Your machine is in the sabbeth mode press and hold the clock button for at least 5 seconds to cancel it.
The display is showing SAb

turn off the circuit breaker for a minute or two -- or unplug the range.

My range showed a code of 5A6, I held the clock key down for a few seconds and it corrected itself.