Maytag Oven Error Code 1c31

Error code 1C31 means the control board has detected a problem with the cancel key circuit on the upper or single oven. The board measures resistance at the cancel key and expects a value between 1000 and 6600 ohms. When the reading falls outside that range, the control disables all outputs and the audible key response, so the oven will not operate until the fault is cleared.

No. When the 1C31 code is active, the control board disables all outputs, which means the oven will not heat regardless of what keys are pressed. The oven is not usable in this state and the fault must be resolved before normal operation can resume. The shutdown is a designed protective response, not a secondary malfunction.

A power reset may temporarily clear the code if the fault was caused by a transient electrical issue, but 1C31 will return as soon as the control board re-reads an out-of-range resistance at the cancel key circuit. If the underlying cause is a failed keypad or damaged wiring, the code will reappear and the oven will again disable all outputs. A reset is worth trying, but it does not substitute for testing the cancel key resistance.

Start by unplugging the oven and using a multimeter to measure the resistance across the cancel key contacts. A reading between 1000 and 6600 ohms is normal. If the reading is outside this range, the membrane keypad or touchpad assembly will need to be replaced. If the key tests correctly, inspect the wiring harness connector between the keypad and the control board for corrosion, broken wires, or loose pins. If both test correctly, the control board may be at fault.

If the cause is the membrane keypad or touchpad assembly, parts typically run between $50 and $150 depending on the model, and replacing the keypad is a DIY-accessible repair for someone comfortable disconnecting ribbon cables. If the control board is the cause, parts can range from $100 to $300, and the job is more involved. A professional diagnostic visit generally adds $75 to $150 in labor before any parts cost.