Skip to main contentStart diagnosing F8E5 on your Whirlpool hood
What this code means
Exhaust air temperature detection failure (HF NTC thermistor).
First step from the service manual
Enter Diagnostics mode (CANCEL-CANCEL-START), press WARM HOLD to display HF NTC thermistor reading and verify temperature reading is at room temperature (typically 50°F to 90°F).
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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Get the full diagnostic procedure
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