Model reference

KitchenAid KBHC179JWH0

Microwave

7 documents28 error codes1 service mode

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - 83018446 pg
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Tech Sheet - 4453162 - Rev D6 pg
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Tech Sheet - do not Discard6 pg
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Service Flash

Service Pointer - 8178574 - Slower Then Normal Cooking Times1 pg
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Installation Guide

Installation Instructions9 pg
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Installation Instructions12 pg
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Quick Reference

Quick Reference Manual6 pg
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F0-E0 on my KitchenAid KBHC179JWH0

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Default F code – no failure. Only

From Tech Sheet W17805715, p.47:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (28)

CodeMeaning

F0-E0Default F code F1-E0Electronic control malfunction (E0 variant).F1-E0/E1/E2Electronic control malfunction.F1-E1Electronic control malfunction (E1 variant).F1-E2Electronic control malfunction (E2 variant).F1-E3Electronic control malfunction (E3 variant).F1-E3/E4/E5Electronic control malfunction.F1-E4Electronic control malfunction (E4 variant).F1-E5Electronic control malfunction (E5 variant).F2-E0Keypad keytail not connected (E0 variant).F2-E1Keypad keytail not connected (E1 variant).F2-E3Key held down too long, or key is shorted.F3-E0Temperature lower cavity sensor opened.F3-E1Temperature lower cavity sensor shorted.F3-E2Temperature microwave sensor opened.F3-E3Temperature microwave sensor shorted.F4-E0Function not used.F4-E1Self-clean latch will not unlock.F5-E0Function not used.F6-E0Function not used.F6-E1Microwave cavity over temperature during cooking.F8Electronic control malfunction.F8-E0Function not used (E0 variant).F8-E0/E1/E2/E3/E4Function not used.F8-E1Function not used (E1 variant).F8-E2Function not used (E2 variant).F8-E3Function not used (E3 variant).F8-E4Function not used (E4 variant).

Service modes (1)

Fault code displayPress and hold UPPER OFF key for 5 seconds.

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