Brand:
Whirlpool
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for q2160
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:56 p.m.
Warranty Information
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Daily Use
Switching the Hob On/Off
To turn the hob on, press the power button for around 1 second. To turn the hob off, press the same button again, and all cooking zones will be deactivated.
Positioning
Locate the desired cooking zone by referring to the position symbols. Do not cover the control panel symbols with the cooking pot.
Activating/Deactivating Cooking Zones and Adjusting Power Levels
To activate the cooking zones: Select the pre-selected cooking zone by pressing the corresponding zone selection button. The display will show level "0". Each cooking zone has different power levels that can be adjusted using the "+"/"-" buttons, from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 9.
Functions
6th Sense: The "6th Sense" button activates the special functions.
Melting: This function allows you to bring food to the ideal temperature for melting and maintain the food condition without the risk of burning.
Keep Warm: This feature allows you to keep your food at an ideal temperature, usually after cooking is complete or reducing liquids very slowly.
Simmering: This function is ideal for maintaining a simmering temperature, allowing you to cook food for long periods with no risk of burning.
Boiling: This function allows you to bring water to the boil and keep it boiling, with lower energy consumption.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| DISPLAY CODE | DESCRIPTION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOE1 | Cookware is detected but it is not compatible with requested operation. | The cookware is not well positioned on the cooking zone, or it is not compatible with one or more cooking zones. | Press On/Off button twice to remove the FOE1 code and restore the functionality of the cooking zone. Then, try to use the cookware with a different cooking zone, or use different cookware. |
| FOE7 | Wrong power cord connection. | The power supply connection is not exactly as indicated in "ELECTRICAL CONNECTION" paragraph. | Adjust the power supply connection according to "ELECTRICAL CONNECTION" paragraph. |
| FOEA | The control panel switches off because of excessively high temperatures. | The internal temperature of electronic parts is too high. | Wait for the hob to cool down before using it again. |
| FOE9 | The cooking zone turns off when the temperatures are too high. | The internal temperature of electronic parts is too high. | Wait until the cooking area has cooled off before using it again. |
| FOE2, F0E4, F0E6, F0E8, F0EC, F1E1, F2E1, F6E1, F6E3, F7E5, F7E6 | Disconnect the hob from the power supply. Wait a few seconds, then reconnect the hob to the power supply. If the problem persists, call the service centre and specify the error code that appears on the display. | ||
| dE [when the hob is off] | The hob does not switch heat up. The functions do not come on. | DEMO MODE on. | Follow instructions in the "DEMO MODE" paragraph. |
| e.g. : 0 [Power level lower than level requested] | The hob does not allow a special function to be activated. | The power regulator limits the power levels in accordance with the maximum value set for the hob. | See paragraph "Power management". |
| e.g. P - 5 | The hob automatically sets a minimum power level to ensure that the cooking zone can be used. | The power regulator limits the power levels in accordance with the maximum value set for the hob. | See paragraph "Power management". |