Jenn-Air Oven Error Code 1c81

Error code 1c81 means the cook profile stored in the EEPROM memory on the upper oven control board has become corrupted. It applies only to Jenn-Air ovens with UH1 or UH2 controls. The control detects this fault after three failed attempts to program a cook or clean cycle. Replacing the upper oven control board is the prescribed repair.

Because the error indicates a corrupted cook profile, the oven may not execute programmed cook or clean cycles correctly or at all. Attempting to use the oven while this fault is active is not recommended, as the control board cannot reliably manage cooking parameters. Resolve the error before returning the oven to regular use.

Repair costs depend on the specific control board part and whether you use a professional technician. Control board parts for Jenn-Air ovens typically range from roughly $150 to $400 or more depending on the model. Adding professional labor can bring the total repair cost to somewhere between $250 and $600. Doing the replacement yourself eliminates the labor portion of that estimate.

The required repair is replacing the upper oven control board, which is a task many experienced DIYers can handle if they are comfortable working with appliance wiring. You should disconnect power to the oven before beginning any work. If you are unsure about working with appliance electronics, a qualified technician is the safer option.

A simple power reset is unlikely to permanently clear this error. The code is triggered after three consecutive programming attempts fail, indicating a confirmed EEPROM corruption rather than a transient fault. The error will typically return once you try to program a cook or clean cycle again. Control board replacement is the only lasting resolution.