Maytag Range Error Code 1c8c

Error code 1c8c means the control board detected a CRC error in its EEPROM User Options data. The EEPROM is the memory chip that stores user settings like clock and temperature calibration. The board's checksum verification failed, indicating the stored data is corrupted or unreadable. In most cases this points to a failed control board.

Using the range with an active 1c8c error is not recommended. The control board's stored user settings, including any temperature calibration offsets, are confirmed corrupted or unreadable. The range may not operate with correct temperature behavior, and continuing to use it places further stress on a control board that has already detected an internal failure. Disconnect the range from power until the control is replaced.

A power reset can clear the 1c8c code temporarily if the EEPROM corruption was caused by a one-time event like a brief power surge. Disconnect the range for 5 minutes, then restore power and check if the error returns. If the code comes back after the reset, the EEPROM data corruption is persistent and the control board must be replaced.

Start by disconnecting power to the range for 5 minutes and restoring it to see if the error clears. If the 1c8c code returns after the power reset, the control board will need to be replaced. This is the manufacturer's specified first troubleshooting step because the EEPROM that holds User Options data is part of the control board assembly and cannot be repaired separately.

Control board replacement for a Maytag range typically costs between $150 and $350 for the part alone, depending on the model. Professional labor to diagnose and replace the board adds roughly $100 to $200 depending on your area. If you are comfortable working with appliance electronics and can locate the correct part using your model number, this is a DIY-feasible repair that requires removing the back panel and swapping the board connectors.