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KitchenAid Range Error Code ES or E5: Meaning and Fix

ES or E5
How ES or E5 appears on a KitchenAid range display.
KitchenAid range Fan Blwr (part number W11107275), the component to check for code ES or E5
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Also shown as: ESorE5, ES-or-E5

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 ES or E5

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. Switch the unit off, then check the vent or duct run and clear any lint, packing material or blockage.
  4. Remove the fan cover or access panel and make sure the blade turns freely by hand.
  5. Check the fan connector and wiring for burn marks or broken wires.
  6. Run the unit again; if the fan still stalls or never starts, replace the fan motor or blower assembly.
  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
Fan BlwrW11107275Find part

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Questions

What does ES or E5 mean on a KitchenAid range or wall oven?

It is a fault code from the KitchenAid control. It indicates a problem with the fan or airflow path. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows ES or E5?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear ES or E5?

Many owners can fix it themselves. Start with the reset and the inspection steps, and only call a technician if the part tests bad and you do not want to replace it.

Other KitchenAid range codes

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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.