Error codes are truly a miracle of modern appliances! They pinpoint the area of your stove or other appliance that is faulty, allowing you to save time and energy figuring out what’s wrong. If your Whirlpool stove is showing an F9 error code, that means that there is a fault with the door latch system. Read our guide to find out what can cause this issue and how to fix it!
This guide applies to all common models of Whirlpool stoves, including:
1SF014BEW0
1SF014BEW1
1SF014BEW2
1SF034PEW0
1SF034PEW1
1SF034PEW2
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RDE1300P2
RF263LXTQ3
WCG51US0DS00
WCG51US6DS00
WCG97US0DS00
WEG730H0DS0
WFC310S0AW0
WFE540H0AS0
WFE540H0ES0
WFG320M0BB0
WFG320M0BS0
WFG320M0BW0
WFG505M0BS0
WFG540H0ES0
Although the F9 error code indicates a problem with the door latch, it is possible for the error code to have been triggered accidentally. This usually happens after a power surge or power outage, but is also possible if your stove experiences a random software glitch. Resetting your stove may clear the glitch and, if you’re lucky, the problem will be totally fixed!
If this issue happened shortly after other power issues in your home, or if it’s the first time something like this has occurred and you’ve not noticed any other door latch problems, a reset could potentially solve your problem.
Here’s what to do:
The F9 error can mean that your door is either unable to open or unable to lock. Either way, your stove registers that something is not functioning correctly with the door latch. Attempting to open the door manually can sometimes work if the door is jammed or stuck due to a mechanical issue. This is most likely to occur if the latch is dirty, or after using a high-heat self-cleaning cycle.
Here’s what to do:
Once you’ve opened the latch, thoroughly inspect and clean the latch mechanism. The latch can become jammed with grime, food debris, and grease, preventing it from working properly. It can also become bent or otherwise damaged.
If your inspections show that the door latch is damaged, the only way to clear the error code is to replace the entire latch assembly. Only do this step once you’ve ruled out simpler fixes, such as resetting the stove or cleaning the latch assembly.
To confirm that the latch is malfunctioning, you can test it with a multimeter. After disconnecting the latch from the stove, place a probe from the multimeter on each of the latch assembly’s terminals. Check for continuity – if it has no reading, the latch is faulty and needs replacing.
Here’s how to do it:
This is a significant and difficult repair to undertake, so only try this if you’ve ruled out all other issues. If your stove is old and has other problems, it may make more sense to purchase a new one, as this can be a difficult and costly repair. Also, make sure you are confident performing electrical DIY tasks, as you could easily cause more damage to your stove accidentally.
If all other repairs have failed, your F9 error could be due to an issue with the control board. This is most likely if you’ve found no fault with the latch assembly itself, but the F9 error is persisting.
Here’s what to do:
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