Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFC RF
ApplianceCooktop
At a glance
Code on display: FC RF
Position: right front
Parts named: the hotplate (cooking surface, burner or element) and its wiring
Cooktop type: electric/radiant
Owner step: breaker power cycle
Reset it
Begin by switching the breaker off, or unplugging the cooktop, for a minute. Then turn it back on and keep watching for another minute to see whether FC RF reappears. If it has not, test that the cooktop works properly.
If FC RF keeps showing
The manual ends with the reset and a pointer to arranging service. A technician visit would cover that hotplate and its wiring.
FCE0: named when the electrical supply or induction module is the concern
Whirlpool cooktop repair in San Francisco
Ring (415) 687-4102 to arrange Whirlpool cooktop repair if FC RF stays on a San Francisco cooktop. Tell us the code, the model number and whether the breaker cycle changed anything; Whirlpool cooktop repair describes the process.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FC RF 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 RF means there may be a problem with the right 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.
Seeing this code on your Whirlpool appliance?
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Repair for the Whirlpool WCI55US0JS 30-inch induction cooktop in San Francisco: zones that stay cold, pan detection problems, overheat shutdowns and dead…
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