Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE_03
ApplianceCooktop
Is anything resting on the touch controls? On Whirlpool induction cooktops, E_03 is tied to pressure on the control panel, which an object, a liquid or soil on it can cause.
Clear the panel
Lift off whatever has been left on the control area.
Wipe any debris from the surface of the control panel.
Reset the power afterwards
Open the cooktop’s breaker(s) and leave them open for 60 seconds.
Close the breaker(s).
Let the cooktop cool down before cooking on it.
Remain close by for a minute in case the code shows again.
Verify that the cooktop operates.
Further reset-only codes
E_13 and E93 carry the same breaker reset and nothing more, while E_2 is about the size of the cookware base on an induction cooktop.
Cooktop service in San Francisco
When E_03 returns with the panel clean and the reset done, a technician visit is the next move for a Whirlpool cooktop. Call (415) 687-4102 with the code and the model number, along with the cleaning and reset steps you tried. Details are on Whirlpool cooktop repair.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so 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.
Plain language
What this code means
Objects, liquids or soils on the control panel put pressure on it and cause the error.
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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