KitchenAid Range Code 1c1c: Keypad and wiring check

What 1c1c means

Among the four-character lower-case codes printed by KitchenAid ranges, 1c1c points at the user interface, the keypad, or the wiring that connects it. No model is tied to the code, so it can show on any range that uses this code family. The owner usually sees the code on the display along with pads that respond slowly or not at all.

Common causes of 1c1c

Keypad or user interface that no longer reads touches
Wiring between the keypad and the control
Control that cannot talk to the user interface

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Wipe the keypad dry with a soft cloth; moisture or grease can confuse the pads. 2. Turn off every burner and the oven. 3. Switch the range's breaker off for one minute and back on. 4. Try a simple function such as the oven light or a bake setting. 5. If 1c1c comes back, stop using the oven and call us.

! Why to stop there

Reaching the keypad wiring means pulling the range apart, which is not owner work.
A returning code needs the interface tested before parts are guessed at.
We quote in writing first and give a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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1c1c1c1c questions

What part of the range does 1c1c point to?

It points to the user interface or keypad, or to the wiring that goes with it. That is the area a technician checks first when the code shows.

Is it safe to keep cooking on the burners?

If the surface burners still respond, cook with care, but do not rely on the oven until the code is cleared. A keypad that misreads touches can leave settings uncertain, so stop if anything behaves oddly.

Will a breaker reset fix it?

Sometimes a one-minute reset clears a one-off glitch. If 1c1c returns afterward, the keypad or its wiring needs hands-on testing, and we give the price in writing before starting.