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KitchenAid Range Error Code 4d41: Meaning and Fix

4d41
How 4d41 appears on a KitchenAid range display.
KitchenAid range Cntrl Elec (part number W11179310), the component to check for code 4d41 (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. KitchenAid pairs the number with a letter group in the manual, so match the exact characters.

KitchenAid is Whirlpool Corporation's premium appliance line. Its dishwashers, ranges, microwaves and refrigerators share Whirlpool boards but use their own panel layouts and numbering in the manuals. The codes apply to model numbers such as KUDS24SEWH1, KUDS01DJSS0 and KHMS155LSS4; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes 4d41

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: turn the range or oven breaker off for one minute, switch it back on, and run the function that showed the code.
  2. Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
  3. Check that the doors seal and nothing keeps them from closing; look for frost build-up on the back wall of the freezer.
  4. Listen for the evaporator and condenser fans and confirm both turn freely.
  5. Unplug the unit with the doors open for several hours to melt any frost fully, then restart and watch temperatures over 24 hours.
  6. If frost returns, test the defrost heater, sensor and fans in turn and replace the one that fails; call a technician for sealed-system faults.
  7. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Cntrl ElecW11179310Find part

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Questions

What does 4d41 mean on a KitchenAid range or wall oven?

It is a fault code from the KitchenAid control. It indicates a problem with the cooling system. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows 4d41?

Stop using it until it has been checked. This fault involves heat, high voltage or sealed-system parts, and running it can damage the appliance or create a safety risk.

Do I need a technician to clear 4d41?

Often yes. Part of this repair means testing live circuits or replacing a control board, so a technician is the safer choice unless you are comfortable with electrical diagnosis.

Other KitchenAid range codes

KitchenAid range Control Assembly Lcx (part number W11567368), the component to check for code 1c1c1c1cControl panel faultKitchenAid range Control Assembly Lcx (part number W11567368), the component to check for code 1c2c (shared reference photo for this part type)1c2cControl panel faultKitchenAid range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d111d11Temperature sensor faultKitchenAid range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d12 (shared reference photo for this part type)1d12Temperature sensor faultKitchenAid range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d21 (shared reference photo for this part type)1d21Temperature sensor faultKitchenAid range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d22 (shared reference photo for this part type)1d22Temperature sensor fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including KGSA906PSS00, KGRA806PSS00, KGRC608LSS0, KDRP407HSS4, KGRT607HBS4, KGST307HBS6, KGST307HBS4, KESC308LSS0.