Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFC LF
ApplianceCooktop
Which position FC LF names
The letters LF stand for left front. When FC LF is on an electric (radiant) Whirlpool cooktop, the left front hotplate (cooking surface, burner or element) may have a problem, and so may the wiring that belongs to it.
Steps to try
Open the supply breaker(s) for the cooktop and let it stand unpowered for a minute.
Close the breaker(s) so power returns.
Spend a minute checking whether FC LF shows up again.
Make sure the cooktop operates normally.
If FC LF stays
Stop using the cooktop and arrange a technician visit. The technician would look at the left front hotplate and its wiring.
F8: about a cooking area left on too long, not a hotplate fault
Cooktop repair in San Francisco
A left front hotplate code that survives the reset is worth a call to (415) 687-4102, our Whirlpool cooktop line for San Francisco and the Bay Area. Mention FC LF, the model number and the breaker reset. The Whirlpool cooktop repair page explains more.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FC LF 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
FC LF indicates a possible problem with the left front hotplate or its associated wiring.
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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