Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F1-3
Error codeF1-3
ApplianceRange
Quick answer
F1-3 on a Whirlpool range: oven temperature sensor, control or wiring may be at fault; a one-minute power reset is the manual's first step.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F1-3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
There may be a problem with the oven temperature sensor, control or wiring.
What F1-3 means
Whirlpool says the problem may sit with the oven temperature sensor, the control, or the wiring tied to them.
The third dashed code in the series, F1-3, can show on Whirlpool ranges.
Power reset steps
Shut the breaker off, wait one minute, and keep the oven unpowered meanwhile. Then switch the breaker on again. Stay with the oven for one minute; the code should not come back. Last, check the operation of the oven. A returning F1-3 is the cue to get a technician involved.
Whirlpool range F1-1: the dashed version, with the same sensor, control and wiring concern
Los Angeles range repair
Still seeing F1-3? Our Los Angeles team handles Whirlpool range repair; reach us on (310) 448-6692. Keep the model number and the steps you tried at hand. Details are on the range repair page.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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