Whirlpool Cooktop Error Code F-25 E-25

F-25 / E-25 means the cooktop's control system has detected a stuck or non-functioning cooling fan on the power control board. The side of the display where the error appears indicates which fan, right or left, is affected. This is classified as a Type 2 failure and the cooktop will typically shut down to prevent overheating damage to the electronics.

It is not advisable to continue using the cooktop while this fault is active. The cooling fan protects the power control board and other electronics from overheating. Operating the unit without a functioning fan risks permanent damage to the control board and could create a fire hazard.

Repair costs depend on what component has failed. If the issue is simply a loose connector, there is no parts cost and only minimal labor if a technician is called. A replacement cooling fan motor typically runs in the range of $20 to $80 in parts. A new power control board is the most expensive possibility, with parts commonly ranging from $150 to $400 or more, plus labor costs.

The first diagnostic step is something most careful DIYers can handle: disconnect power to the cooktop and check that the cooling fan's wiring connector is firmly plugged in on the affected side. If reseating the connector does not resolve the fault, further diagnosis involving the fan motor or control board is more involved and may be better suited to a qualified technician.

A power reset by disconnecting the unit and restoring power may temporarily clear the display, but the error will return if the underlying problem with the cooling fan is not resolved. The fault is triggered by an active hardware condition, not a software glitch, so a proper repair is required to eliminate it.