KitchenAid Induction Cooktop Code F0 or F00: something is pressing on the control panel

What F0 or F00 means

On KitchenAid induction cooktops such as the KICU509XSS or KICU569XSS, F0 or F00 appears when something is pressing on the control panel. An object, liquid or soil sits on the touch area, and the cooktop reads it as a held key. Owners find the controls unresponsive or the display showing F0 until the area is cleared and power is reset.

Common causes of F0 or F00

An object left on the control area
Spilled liquid or grease on the touch panel
Food soil that keeps a key registering as pressed
A touch panel that stays pressed even when clean

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Remove everything from the control area. 2. Wipe the panel with a damp soft cloth and dry it completely. 3. Switch the breaker off for about a minute, then back on. 4. Watch the display for a minute, and call us if F0 or F00 returns on a clean panel.

! Why to stop there

A panel that reads pressure with nothing on it needs a hardware check.
The touch panel and its connections sit under the glass.
You see our written quote first, and we warrant repairs for 30 days.

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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F0 or F00F0 or F00 questions

Why does my cooktop say F0 when I have not touched it?

Something may be pressing the panel without you noticing: a film of grease, a drop of water or a towel corner. The cooktop treats it as a held key.

Do I need to do a power reset?

After cleaning, yes. The code is meant to clear with a reset, followed by a one-minute watch. If it stays gone, the cooktop is fine.

What if F00 returns every time I wipe it clean?

Then the cause is likely not on the surface. The touch panel or its wiring may be sending a false press, and a technician should inspect it.