Error code reference

KitchenAid Cooktop Error Code F4

The pot or pan is too close to the control panel; NTC temperature of the touch control is excessively high (>100°C). If F4 appears, none of the 4 cooking zones will work.

SourceKitchenAid Induction Cooktop - Job Aid: Touch-Activated (KICU508/568)p. 3-5, 6-2

Diagnostic procedure

The full F4 procedure

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First diagnostic step
Make sure the pot or pan is centered on the surface cooking area and nothing hot is on the touch control panel. Wait 5 minutes for control panel to cool.

SourceKitchenAid Induction Cooktop - Job Aid: Touch-Activated (KICU508/568)p. 3-5, 6-2

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3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for KitchenAid cooktop.

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