Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF4
ApplianceCooktop
Cookware crowding the controls
F4 appears on electric, radiant and induction Whirlpool cooktops when a pan or pot has been set down beside the control panel. Think of it as a placement warning, not a failure.
Clearing it
Lift the cookware away from the cooktop.
Allow 5 minutes for the control panel to clear itself.
Next time, put the cookware in the middle of the cooking area and leave hot items off the touch controls.
If F4 is still there
A power reset is also on the list. Cut the breaker for a minute, restore it, and look for the code afterwards.
Related codes
F40: names the touchpad, the power board and wiring.
If F4 persists on an empty cooktop, arrange a visit via Whirlpool cooktop repair, our San Francisco page. Call (415) 687-4102 with the code and your model number.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F4 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
F4 means a pot or pan is too close to the cooktop control panel.
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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