KitchenAid Cooktop Code F0 / F00 / E_03: Control Panel Pressure
F0, F00 and E_03 report pressure on the touch panel. Take off anything on it, wipe it down and reset power at the breaker.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F0 / F00 / E_03 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
Pressure from an object, liquid or soil on the control panel.
This is a panel problem. KitchenAid’s electric cooktop material calls the message F0 or F00, while the induction cooktop help calls it E_03 (E03 in a few places), and both say that an object, liquid or soil is putting pressure on the control panel.
At a glance
| Code | F0 / F00 / E_03 |
|---|---|
| What it means | Pressure from an object, liquid or soil on the control panel. |
| What you can check | Clear everything off the control area and wipe debris from the panel. Then switch the breaker off for one minute, back on, and watch the cooktop for a minute to confirm it works. |
| When to call a technician | If the code remains with a clean panel and after the breaker reset, nothing more is left for you to do, so arrange a service visit and say whether the cooktop is electric or induction. |
Fix sequence
- Clear the control area of everything left there.
- Remove debris from the surface of the control panel by wiping.
- Turn off the breaker for one minute, then turn it on.
- Stay by the cooktop for one minute to see whether the code reappears; confirm the cooktop works.
Only in the induction article for E_03 is there an added instruction to let the cooktop cool before using it again.
Reason behind the instructions
These cooktops have touch-sensitive controls. A damp cloth, a pot handle, liquid or dried soil can read as a constant touch, which is why the steps are about clearing the panel. Note that this is a general remark about touch controls and not a quotation from the article.
Table of nearby panel codes
| Code | Article wording |
|---|---|
| F0 / F00 / E_03 | Object, liquid or soil pressing on the panel |
| F1E0 | Keys permanently pressed |
| F4 | Pot or pan close to the panel |
| F2E1 | Keys blocked by food or water, or a control fault |
No further owner steps
After a clean panel and a reset, a persisting code goes beyond what the articles help with. A technician is the next step.
Cooktop service in the metro areas we cover
KitchenAid cooktop service for a lasting F0 or E_03 is available in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas through (844) 919-2035. Tell us whether the cooktop is electric or induction.
Source: KitchenAid Product Help, Electric Cooktop: Error Code or Indicator Light; KitchenAid Product Help, Induction Cooktops: Error Code or Indicator Light
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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