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Whirlpool Range & Wall Oven SAB / Sab / 5AB / 5A6 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 1–2m

SAB, Sab, 5AB, or 5A6 on your Whirlpool range or wall oven means Sabbath Mode has been activated. In Sabbath Mode the oven operates in a restricted manner to comply with Jewish Sabbath and holiday observance requirements. This is not an error. Refer to your Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to enter and exit Sabbath Mode on your model.

Common causes

  • Sabbath Mode was intentionally activated for religious observance

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Refer to your Owner's Manual for the specific instructions to exit Sabbath Mode for your model

  2. 2

    The button combination to exit Sabbath Mode varies between models

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