Whirlpool Range F3 E3 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as F3E3 on some models.
F3 E3 indicates a possible problem with the oven temperature sensor or its wiring; try a one-minute breaker reset, then call for service if the code persists.
What this code means
Whirlpool attributes F3 E3 to the oven temperature sensor, or the associated wiring. Unlike some neighbouring F3 codes, it does not name the control, which narrows suspicion to the sensor circuit itself.
Applies to Whirlpool ranges with F#E# codes. Sensor location and part number vary by model.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Oven temperature sensor failed | Common | No — technician job |
| Sensor connector loose or wiring damaged | Common | No — technician job |
| Brief misread cleared by reset | Occasional | Yes — breaker reset |
What you can try yourself
- Cancel the cycle and allow the oven to cool.
- Turn the breaker(s) off for one minute.
- Restore power and monitor for one minute.
- Verify oven operation with a bake cycle; call for service if F3 E3 reappears.
When to call a technician
- F3 E3 returns after the reset.
- The sensor probe inside the oven looks bent, broken or loose.
- Oven temperature is clearly wrong.
Typical professional repair cost: Usually $120–$250 for a sensor replacement with labor.
Frequently asked questions
What causes F3 E3 on a Whirlpool oven?
Whirlpool says there may be a problem with the oven temperature sensor, or the associated wiring.
Does self-cleaning damage the temperature sensor?
Whirlpool's F3 E3 article does not address that. If the code first appeared after a self-clean, tell the technician.
How is F3 E3 different from F3 E1?
Whirlpool's F3 E1 wording includes the control as a possible cause; F3 E3 names only the sensor and wiring.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Whirlpool codes
- Whirlpool Range F3 E0 F3 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range flags the oven temperature sensing circuit — Whirlpool's own description names the temperature sensor, the control, or the associated wiring. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F3 E1 F3 E1 is the paired partner of F3 E0 on Whirlpool-family ranges: the same oven temperature sensing circuit, control, or wiring suspects, per Whirlpool's own page. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F1 E0 F1 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range points at the oven control — Whirlpool's own page names the oven control or the associated wiring. A one-minute breaker reset is the official first step.
- Whirlpool Range F2 E0 F2 E0 on a Whirlpool-family range points at the user interface, the keypad, the control, or the wiring — the input side of the oven. Clean keys and a one-minute breaker reset first.
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