Whirlpool Oven F3 E2 Code: Meaning & Fixes
- Meaning
- Temperature sensor fault: the range detected a possible problem with the oven temperature sensor, the warming drawer sensor (if equipped) or the wiring to these sensors.
- Can I fix it?
- Sometimes, may need a pro
- Also shown as
- F3E2, F3-E2
- Seen on
- Whirlpool ranges with electronic controls that show two-part F/E codes, including models with a warming drawer. F3 E1 and F3 E3 are separate codes.
F3 E2 on a Whirlpool range is a temperature sensor code. Whirlpool lists a possible problem with the oven temperature sensor, the warming drawer sensor on ranges that have one, or the sensor wiring. Turn off the breaker for one minute and watch for the code. If F3 E2 returns, the sensor circuit needs service.
Try this first
- Turn off the circuit breaker for the range for one minute.
- Turn the breaker back on and watch the oven for one minute.
- Check that the oven heats and works normally.
- If F3 E2 comes back, stop using the oven and schedule service.
What causes F3 E2
| Cause | What you notice | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary sensor reading fault | F3 E2 once, then normal after a reset | One-minute breaker reset |
| Failed oven temperature sensor | F3 E2 returns after every reset | Needs a technician |
| Failed warming drawer sensor | F3 E2 on a range with a warming drawer | Needs a technician |
| Loose or damaged sensor wiring | F3 E2 comes and goes | Needs a technician |
Fix it step by step
Tap a step number to tick it off as you go. Ticks stay on this device.
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Turn off the breaker
Switch off the circuit breaker for the range and leave it off for one minute.
Safety: Electric ranges run on 240 volts. On a gas range, leave the gas line alone and don't remove panels.
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Restore power
Turn the breaker back on and watch the display for one minute to see if F3 E2 returns.
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Test the oven
Run a short Bake cycle and check that the oven heats normally. Stay nearby during the test.
Safety: If the oven overheats or the code returns during the test, turn it off and switch off the breaker.
When to call a technician
If F3 E2 returns after a breaker reset, the oven sensor, the warming drawer sensor or their wiring needs a technician. A faulty sensor can affect how the oven controls its temperature, so don't keep using it.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between F3 E1, F3 E2 and F3 E3?
All are F3 sensor codes on Whirlpool ranges, but each second part points to a different fault. A technician uses the full code to decide what to test.
Can I replace the oven sensor myself?
It means working inside a 240 V or gas appliance and testing the sensor circuit. Whirlpool's advice for F3 E2 is a power reset, then service if the code returns.
My range has no warming drawer. Can F3 E2 still appear?
Yes. Whirlpool lists the oven temperature sensor and its wiring as possible causes as well.