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Self cleaning F5 error

I have a whirlpool accubake systen oven. After the auto clean was finished it said END so I hit cancel. Now I am getting an E1 -F5- error. The door is still locked. How do I fix this??? If possible?!?!?!

  • Anonymous May 03, 2009

    I have this exact same problem. I had a repairman look at it and he said I needed to replace my lock motor. A cost of 400.00-plus Ouch!

  • Megan W
    Megan W May 05, 2017

    According to the 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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The E1- F5 error is a door lock error.

The control (TIMER) has likely failed in this instance - BUT...

Sometimes when you disconnect power to a range and reconnect it the electronic range control gets confused.
You should disconnect power again for 15 seconds and reconnect and see if that helps.

If it doesn't cure the E1- F5 error hold the bake button in until E0- F2 appears in the display.
This is the error for a stuck button on the keypad and is the way to clear the memory of the electronic range control.

Sometimes these work, but if the control has failed it won't make any difference.

Thanks for using FixYa - a 4 THUMBS rating is appreciated for answering your FREE question.#$TRE

  • Megan W
    Megan W May 05, 2017

    According to the 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! If youre seeing an E0-F2 as well, the touchpad on your unit is definitely the culprit of your failure. An E0-F2 is a stuck key error code.

    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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