On the covered Amana range, F6 E0, F6 E1, F6 E3, F6 E4, F6 E5, F6 EA, F8 EA, F0 E0 means the keypad and the oven control have stopped communicating First, reset the power at the breaker for a minute and press Cancel to test the keys.
Differential
Likely causes of “Amana range code F6 E0, F6 E1, F6 E3, F6 E4, F6 E5, F6 EA, F8 EA, F0 E0”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The user interface lost communication with the oven control
What separates it Keys do nothing and the code shows
How to confirm Reset the power and test the keys
- 2
A loose harness between the keypad and the control
What separates it The code comes and goes
How to confirm A technician reseats the harness
- 3
A damp or damaged keypad
What separates it The panel was wet or cleaned with spray
How to confirm Dry the panel and test
- 4
A failed control
What separates it The code returns after every reset
How to confirm Book service
- 5
A glitch after a power cut
What separates it It appeared once
How to confirm Reset the power
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Which F6 code shows
- Whether any key works
- Whether the panel was wet
- Whether the power flickered
Try in this order
0 of 12 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleReset the power at the breaker for a minute and press Cancel to test the keys.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleDry the panel and reseat nothing yourself; if the code returns, a technician checks the keypad harness and control. A power reset is the whole of what Amana publishes for this code: remove power for 1 minute, restore it, and watch whether the code returns.
Reset the power
ReversibleBreaker off for one minute, then on.
Test the keys
ReversiblePress Cancel and a function key.
Dry the panel
ReversibleWipe it with a dry cloth.
Avoid spray
ReversibleDo not spray cleaner on the keypad.
Note the code
ReversibleWith the model number.
Book service
ReversibleIf it returns.
Reset the power and press Cancel
ReversibleSwitch the range off at its breaker for a minute, restore it and press Cancel to test the keys. A control that answers normally after the reset may have had a one-off communication hiccup.
Check for moisture under the glass
ReversibleA film of steam or cleaner under the touch glass can confuse the keypad. Leave the range off for an hour with the oven door open and the room ventilated, then try again.
Look at the display for dimness
ReversibleA dim or flickering display together with F6 E0 points at the keypad's power supply, while a bright display with dead keys points at the keypad itself. Telling the technician which you see helps them to choose the first test.
Avoid pressing keys repeatedly
ReversiblePressing the keys many times while the code shows can make the control worse. Reset at the breaker, wait, and then press a single key.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Part involved
- The keypad harness and control.
- Care
- Keep liquids off the panel.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the code returns after a reset, book Amana service with the model number and the code
- !Do not spray cleaner into the panel
- !Keep the oven off while the keys do not respond
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Exact questions
Common questions
What does F6 E0, F6 E1, F6 E3, F6 E4, F6 E5, F6 EA, F8 EA, F0 E0 mean on a Amana range?+
the keypad and the oven control have stopped communicating
What does the keypad communication code mean on an Amana range?+
The keypad or user interface lost communication with the oven control.
Do the related interface codes belong to the same family?+
It belongs to the same family.
Can a wet panel cause it?+
Yes.
Is it expensive?+
Parts and labor vary; get a quote.
Which codes are in this family?+
F6 E0, F6 E1, F6 E3, F6 E4, F6 E5, F6 EA, F8 EA and F0 E0 all describe the interface and the oven control losing communication.
What does the keypad do when it fails?+
It may do nothing, beep without acting, or show the code as soon as the power returns.
Is it covered by warranty?+
It depends on the age of the range; check your documents.
Can I use the range?+
The cooktop usually works; do not use the oven if the keys do not respond.
What should I tell service?+
The code, the model number and whether the panel was wet or the power flickered.
What is the user interface?+
The keypad and display panel that you touch, connected by a harness to the oven control behind it.
Why does moisture matter?+
Liquid in the panel makes keys misread and breaks communication, so never spray cleaner on it.
Can a power cut cause it?+
Yes, the two boards restart at slightly different moments.
What does service replace?+
The interface, the harness or the control, after tests.
Is it the keypad or the control board?+
A technician decides, usually by testing the harness first, since a loose cable is cheap to fix.
Is the repair expensive?+
The keypad or the board can cost a good deal, so compare the quote with the range's age.
What do the different F6 codes mean?+
F6 E0, F6 E1, F6 E3, F6 E4, F6 E5, F6 EA, F8 EA and F0 E0 all describe the keypad and the oven control losing communication.
Is it a software fault?+
It is a communication fault between hardware parts, so a reset clears a hiccup but not a loose cable.
Does it affect the cooktop?+
On a gas range the burners may still work, but the oven control is affected.
Can I keep using the range?+
Use it with care, and have the control looked at.