What the appliance detected
Detected condition
Sabbath Mode is active.
What may contribute
Possible causes
- Sabbath Mode was enabled intentionally or accidentally.
- A model-specific control sequence placed the appliance in Sabbath Mode.
Start conservatively
Safe preliminary checks
Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.
Confirm the display and model
- Record the exact message and complete model number.
- Do not treat the status message as proof of an electronic failure.
Use the exact model manual
- Follow the owner manual instructions for exiting Sabbath Mode.
- Because key sequences vary, avoid random button combinations copied from another model.
Verify normal operation afterward
- After exiting the mode, confirm the display and normal controls respond as expected.
- If the message cannot be cleared with the documented procedure, request service.
Actions not recommended
- Do not remove panels or disconnect internal controls to clear Sabbath Mode.
- Do not repeatedly cycle power unless the exact model documentation calls for it.
- Do not assume SAB/5AB/5A6 is a fault code.
When to stop and request service
- The model-specific exit procedure does not work.
- Controls remain unresponsive after Sabbath Mode has been exited according to the manual.
- Any separate electrical, heating, smoke, or gas concern is present.
Documented source
Official information reviewed
Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.
KitchenAid Product Help
Error Codes for Cooking Appliances
Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: September 23, 2026.
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