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Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF36, F37
ApplianceCooktop
Shared entry, split meaning
Whirlpool documents F36 and F37 in one entry, and F36 gets a second, separate description on radiant element cooktops.
Electric and induction cooktops (F36 and F37): an induction coil’s temperature sensor may be faulty; the text says a qualified technician’s help might be needed.
Radiant element cooktops (F36 only): the touch control module and the electronic control may not be talking to each other properly.
Owner step
All versions give the same single instruction: take power off at the breaker (or the plug) for a minute, put it back, and check for the code. No other owner action is listed.
Related codes
F22: the touch control module has an internal communication error.
F40: names the touchpad, the power control board and wiring.
San Francisco cooktop repair for F36 or F37
A sensor or control link problem that outlasts the reset needs a technician. Our Whirlpool cooktop repair page covers San Francisco; call (415) 687-4102 and tell us whether it was F36 or F37, plus the model number and your reset details.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F36, F37 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
F36 and F37 indicate a possible problem with an induction coil temperature sensor; on radiant models F36 means a touch control communication fault.
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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F43 points to the cooktop power control board or its wiring on electric (radiant) cooktops. Reset first; if it returns, stop using the cooktop and arrange service.
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