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KitchenAid cooktop F4: A hot pan is too close to the control panel
THE SHORT ANSWER
A hot pan is too close to the control panel.
KitchenAid identifies F4 with this condition: A hot pan is too close to the control panel.
Check cookware position and remove anything hot from the touch-control area.
Move hot cookware with suitable hand protection. Do not touch hot glass.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- F4 appears on the appliance display.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Center the pan on its cooking area, keeping the controls clear.
What to noteHeat is no longer directed at the touch panel.
Wait five minutes for the panel indication to clear.
What to noteA persistent warning needs support.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Arrange service if F4 persists or returns after the documented owner check.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- F4 - Electric and Induction Cooktop
KitchenAid · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code-specific explanation and owner troubleshooting — KitchenAid cooktop families covered by the cited manufacturer support pages; confirm the complete model before applying guidance.