Kenmore Range Error Code 1c6c

Error code 1c6c on a Kenmore range indicates an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) communication failure. The EEPROM is a small memory chip integrated into the electronic control board that stores critical operating parameters, calibration data, cooking settings, and sometimes fault history. When the main control processor attempts to read from or write to this chip and receives no valid response after three consecutive attempts, the 1c6c fault is triggered.

The control board responds to this error by disabling all outputs for the affected oven cavity, which means the heating elements, igniter circuits, and any associated controls are shut down as a safety measure. This prevents the range from operating in an uncontrolled or unpredictable state. The EEPROM itself may have failed due to age, voltage spikes, or internal chip degradation. In some cases, poor solder connections on the control board between the processor and the EEPROM chip can cause intermittent or total communication loss.

Because the EEPROM is physically soldered onto the control board rather than being a separate serviceable component, addressing this fault typically means replacing the entire electronic control board. If a power reset clears the error temporarily but it returns, this confirms the EEPROM or its communication circuit has degraded to the point where board replacement is the appropriate resolution.