1c6c explained
KitchenAid's code list connects 1c6c with the oven control or its associated wiring. When the code comes with a smell of hot plastic or burnt electrics, the likely story is a connection that has been overheating: a loose plug or a worn terminal carrying heavy current gets hot, scorches its housing and eventually breaks the circuit the control is watching. That smell is a warning to stop. Switch the oven off at the breaker and leave it off until the wiring has been inspected.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1c6c | There may be a problem with the Oven Control, or the associated wiring. |
Smells and signs with 1c6c
- A sharp electrical or hot-plastic smell — It differs from food or spills burning off, and is usually strongest near the console or the back of the oven.
- The smell came before the code — A connection can overheat for a while before it finally fails.
- Brown or melted marks you can see — Discolouring around vents or the console edge suggests heat where there should be none.
- Elements that work only some of the time — A scorched connection on an element circuit makes intermittent contact.
- A breaker that trips — A failing connection can short or draw more current than it should.
Ranked causes of 1c6c
- A scorched connector on the control — First when there is a smell: high-current plugs on the board brown and loosen with heat.
- An overheated wire or terminal in the harness — Second: a worn crimp or terminal along the oven's wiring.
- A failed board component — Third: parts on the control itself can burn out.
- A supply terminal problem — Fourth: a loose connection where the oven is wired in can overheat too.
What to do about the smell
- Switch off at the breaker — Do this first, before looking for anything.
- Locate the smell — Front console, back of the oven or a burner area; note it but do not open panels.
- Rule out food or cleaner residue — Spills and leftover cleaner smell different and fade after a heat cycle.
- Look for visible scorching — Only on the outside, with the power off.
- Leave the oven off — Do not restart it to see whether the smell returns.
Owner steps for 1c6c
- Switch off the oven's breaker — Leave it off until the oven has been inspected.
About 1 min
- Ventilate the kitchen — Open a window and run the range hood if it is on a different circuit.
About 5 min
- Photograph any visible marks — Pictures help the professional judge what happened.
Tools: phoneAbout 3 min
- Note when the smell started — Which function was running and for how long.
Tools: notepadAbout 3 min
- Book an inspection — Connectors and wiring are checked and replaced with the power off.
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Electrical burning safety
Safety
An electrical burning smell is a fire risk. Switch off at the breaker, and if you see smoke from the console or the back of the oven, leave the kitchen and call 911 from outside. Never restart the oven to find the source. Leave every panel closed: the scorched part may be live, and the control can hold a charge even once the supply is cut.
When 1c6c needs a professional
Book an inspection whenever 1c6c comes with a burning or electrical smell, visible scorching or a tripped breaker, and do not use the oven in the meantime. Without a smell, a code that returns after a restart still needs testing; the professional will look for overheated connectors before deciding whether the board itself has failed.
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Which ovens this covers
This covers KitchenAid wall ovens and ranges with an electronic control that list 1c6c. It does not cover KitchenAid microwaves, cooktops or other brands. No model-level 1c6c page exists yet; connector types and wiring routes vary by model, so use your model's documentation.
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