KitchenAid Oven Range ES: Official Meaning and Checks

Does this guide apply?

Region

United States

Product family

ES or E5 (URL category: Cooking/WallOvensandRanges/Ranges/ErrorCodes/StartswithLetter(C%2CE%2CH)/ESorE5)

Scope note

The cited source scope is ES or E5 (URL category: Cooking/WallOvensandRanges/Ranges/ErrorCodes/StartswithLetter(C%2CE%2CH)/ESorE5). Confirm the complete model number before applying the guidance; an empty model list does not imply all models.

Common paths to check

These are source-backed possibilities, not probability estimates for your specific unit.

• 01 Official source meaning: Energy Save is active (some models) The product is in Energy Save mode.

Decision path

Safe checks, in order

1. 1

   Confirm code and model scope

   Compare the complete display and full model number with the cited manufacturer page or manual before applying any troubleshooting instruction.

   Expected: The official source explicitly covers the displayed code and product family.

   If not resolved: Contact manufacturer support with the full model and serial number.

2. 2

   Follow the official owner checks

   The Energy Save feature places the control and clock into a sleep mode that reduces power consumption by deactivating the display when the product is not being used. If Energy Save mode is activated, each time the product is idle for 5 minutes with only the time of day shown, the display will show the letters “ES” followed by “On” twice. The display will then be blank until a control key (e.g. Bake or Broil) is pressed or the oven door is opened. The control will then perform any of its operations in response to additional key presses. Typical operation of the Energy Save function To enter the Energy Save mode: The oven and control must be idle with the time of day shown on the display. Press and hold CLOCK for 10 seconds. The control will beep, and the display will show the letters “ES” followed by “On” twice. The display will return to the time of day. To exit Energy Save mode: Press and hold the CLOCK key for 10 seconds. The control will beep, and the display will show the letters “ES” followed by “Off” twice. The display will return to the time of day. Press any key on the control to display the Time of Day. See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section of your Owner's Manual for more information. If you would like to download or view product literature for your appliance, please visit our Manuals and Literature page. Reset power to the product If the "ES" display does not clear after trying the above, reset power to the product by doing the following: Power unit down by…

   Expected: Only the user-accessible condition identified by the official source is corrected.

   If not resolved: Stop repeated resets and arrange qualified service if the code returns or the source directs service.

Reset and test

1. Press and hold CLOCK for 10 seconds. The control will beep, and the display will show the letters “ES” followed by “On” twice. The display will return to the time of day.; Press and hold the CLOCK key for 10 seconds. The control will beep, and the display will show the letters “ES” followed by “Off” twice. The display will return to the time of day.; If the "ES" display does not clear after trying the above, reset power to the product by doing the following:; Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for one (1) minute.; Power unit up by turning on the circuit breaker(s).

Important: A reset may clear the display but cannot repair the underlying condition; follow only the exact model-specific manufacturer procedure.