Maytag Range Error Code F1-6

F1-6 means the electronic control board has detected a lower hardware failure within itself. This is an internal fault, not a sensor or wiring issue elsewhere in the range. The control board's own self-diagnostic routines identified that part of its internal circuitry has failed. Maytag's documented first step is to replace the control board.

Using the range with F1-6 active is not recommended. The control board manages critical functions including temperature regulation and safety shutoffs. A confirmed internal hardware failure means those systems may not respond correctly, which creates a risk of uncontrolled heating or failure to shut off properly. Stop using the oven and surface burners controlled by the board until the control is replaced.

Cutting power to the range may temporarily clear the F1-6 code, but it will return because the fault is a hardware failure inside the control board itself. A power reset cannot repair failed internal circuitry. If the code comes back after every reset, the control board needs to be replaced, which is the repair step Maytag specifies for this fault.

The fix for F1-6 is replacing the electronic control board. Start by cutting power to the range at the breaker for 5 minutes to see if the code clears, but expect it to return because the fault is internal to the board. Locate the correct replacement control board using your range's full model number, which is typically on a label inside the door frame. The control board is usually accessible from the back panel or behind the control console, and replacement requires disconnecting wire harnesses and mounting screws. If you are uncomfortable working around line voltage components, a qualified appliance technician can complete the replacement.

A replacement Maytag range control board typically costs between $150 and $350 for the part, depending on the specific model. If you hire a technician, labor adds roughly $100 to $200, bringing the total repair cost to $250 to $550. DIY replacement is feasible for someone comfortable with appliance disassembly since the job mainly involves disconnecting wire harnesses and swapping the board, but always disconnect power before starting.