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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.
F3E3 Oven Temperature Sensor
Error codeF3E3 Oven Temperature Sensor
ApplianceRange
Quick answer
F3E3 on a Whirlpool range. There may be a problem with the Oven Temperature Sensor, or the associated wiring.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E3 Oven Temperature Sensor 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, or the associated wiring.
Owners of a Whirlpool range may meet F3E3. The manual ties it to the Oven Temperature Sensor, or the associated wiring and lists it for ranges.
A reset to start with
Flip the breaker off, then count one (1) minute. Re-energise it by turning the breaker on. Check the display during one (1) minute for any return of F3E3. Last, confirm that the oven operates.
F3E4: a meat probe message with its own receptacle check
F3E1: close in number and also about the oven sensor
Los Angeles Whirlpool range repair
Los Angeles owners can reach Whirlpool Range service at (310) 448-6692. Share the code F3E3, the model number and your steps so far, and see Range repair.
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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