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Error code reference
Whirlpool Microwave Error Code F1:CF
Hardware configuration mismatch between electronic control board and display board.
SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Tech Sheet: Safety & Failure Codesp. 2
Diagnostic procedure
The full F1:CF procedure
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First diagnostic step
If possible, enter diagnostics mode. Close the door and press the power level button. The display should show 5E:7. Determine which value is deviating to identify which board to replace.
SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Tech Sheet: Safety & Failure Codesp. 2
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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Where this code is documented
1 manual in the MyPros+ library documents this code for Whirlpool microwave.
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