Viking Induction Rangetop Code 6 Flashes: coil temperature sensor malfunction

What 6 flashes (with brief interval) means

On Viking induction rangetops such as the VIRT301 and VCRT301, six flashes with a brief interval mean the coil temperature sensor is malfunctioning. This sensor tracks the temperature at the induction coil so the unit can protect it. When the reading is lost or wrong, the affected zone may not heat or may shut off. The pattern directs us to the coil sensor and its wiring.

Common causes of 6 flashes (with brief interval)

A coil temperature sensor that has failed or reads outside its range
A damaged or loose sensor connection at the coil
A board input that no longer reads the coil sensor

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch all zones off and let the rangetop cool. 2. Wipe the glass clean and move pans away from the controls. 3. Cut power at the breaker for a minute before switching it back on. 4. Try a single zone with a flat, magnetic pan. 5. If six flashes come back, call us with the model number.

! Why to stop there

The coil and its sensor sit beneath the glass and are not an owner repair
Testing is needed to separate the sensor from the board
Lifting the glass top can break it or expose live 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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6 flashes (with brief interval)6 flashes (with brief interval) questions

Which zone is affected?

The sensor belongs to a coil, so one zone may stop heating while the others work. Tell us which zones act up and we bring the likely parts.

Could a bad pan cause six flashes?

Cookware trouble shows a separate pattern, which uses nine flashes. Six flashes points to the sensor at the coil, so trying a different pan will not change the result.

What does the repair involve?

We test the coil sensor and its wiring, replace what fails, and quote the price in writing before any work. Repairs carry a 30-day workmanship warranty from the day of the visit.