F1E4, F6E0, F7 and E13 all lead to the appliance control board and wiring, according to KitchenAid.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F1E4 / F6E0 / F7 / E13 … 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
Oven could not execute the function or did not pre-heat properly; the appliance control board or wiring may be at fault.
Four codes with the same suspect
On a KitchenAid over-the-range microwave, the help pages for F1E4, F6E0, F7 and E13 all say the same thing about the cause: the appliance control board or the associated wiring may be the problem.
At a glance
| Code | F1E4 / F6E0 / F7 / E13 … |
|---|---|
| What it means | Oven could not execute the function or did not pre-heat properly; the appliance control board or wiring may be at fault. |
| What you can check | Turn the breaker off for one minute, switch it back on, then watch the display for a minute and confirm the microwave runs. Write the code down exactly as shown. |
| When to call a technician | If the code repeats after the reset, plan a technician visit. The control board or its wiring is the shared suspect, and no further owner step exists. |
| Code | Support page says |
|---|---|
| F1E4 | Oven could not execute the function |
| F6E0 | Oven could not execute the function |
| F7 | Oven could not execute the function |
| E13 | Oven did not pre-heat correctly |
Three share the generic line and E13 has the preheat wording. The path leads to the same board and wiring in each case.
Reset procedure
- Turn the breaker(s) for the microwave off.
- Wait a minute, then turn the breaker(s) on.
- Observe the microwave for one minute, watching for a repeat.
- Test it in normal use.
The shared board
KitchenAid does not explain why four codes end at one part. The sources do support saying that the board is the common starting point for a technician. Write the code down exactly; E13 differs from the other three in its preheat wording.
When to stop
Scheduling service is the only step after the reset. If the code repeats, plan a technician visit.
Related codes
- F1E1 and F6: the same “could not execute” wording tied to the relay control board
- F9: the appliance control board and the relay control board together
KitchenAid microwave repair, five metro areas
Call (844) 919-2035 for KitchenAid microwave repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Tell us the code and the model number.
Source: KitchenAid Product Help, Over-the-Range Microwave Error Code
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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