Fisher & Paykel Induction Cooktop Code E6: power unit replacement

What E6 means

Fisher & Paykel CI304DTB4, CI244DTB4 and CI365DTB4 induction cooktops print error letters and numbers in the cook zone display, and E6 is one of them. For E6 the published action is to change the power unit, the module that drives the induction coil for that zone. Owners see E6 on the zone, and that zone usually stops heating while the rest of the cooktop may stay responsive.

Common causes of E6

Power unit for the zone has stopped working
Power unit damaged by a surge or overheating
Loose connection between the power unit and the control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn every zone off and wait for the glass to cool. 2. Reset the cooktop at its breaker: off for a full minute, then on. 3. Test the zone with a small magnetic pan, such as a cast iron skillet. 4. If E6 comes back, keep the breaker off and call us. The power unit is under the glass and is not a home repair.

! Why to stop there

The power unit carries high current under the glass, so opening it is unsafe without training.
The same display can point to a different module, so we confirm E6 before ordering parts.

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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Other Cooktop codes

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E6E6 questions

What is the power unit on an induction cooktop?

It is the electronics module that turns household power into the high-frequency current an induction coil needs. E6 tells us this module is the part to change, rather than the glass or the pan.

Could my cookware cause E6?

Cookware alone does not match this code, because the published action is a power unit replacement. A pan that is not magnetic gives a different response. If a reset and a magnetic pan do not help, we should inspect the cooktop.

How long does the repair take?

Once the code is confirmed, replacing a power unit is typically a single visit if the part is on the truck. We give you the written price first and back the work with our 30-day warranty.