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Whirlpool Range Error Code F2 E3: Meaning and Fix

F2 E3
How F2 E3 appears on a Whirlpool range display.
Whirlpool range Control Assembly Lcx (part number W11567368), the component to check for code F2 E3 (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Also shown as: F2E3, F2-E3

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. Whirlpool-family codes are usually read as a letter and number pair, with an E sub-code after it.

Whirlpool is the parent platform for Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana, so many of its control boards and fault codes reappear across those brands. Its panels typically report two-part codes such as F5 E2 or flash sequences on the keypad. The codes apply to model numbers such as GU980SCGB2, GU980SCGQ2 and GEW9200LW0; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F2 E3

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: turn the range or oven breaker off for one minute, switch it back on, and run the function that showed the code.
  2. Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
  3. Disconnect power for the recommended time, then restart and press each key to see if one sticks.
  4. Clean the panel with a barely damp cloth and check around the keys for spills or swelling.
  5. With power off, reseat the ribbon cable or harness between the panel and the main control.
  6. Replace the user interface or touchpad if the code returns, then confirm every key responds.
  7. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
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Questions

What does F2 E3 mean on a Whirlpool range or wall oven?

It is a fault code from the Whirlpool control. It indicates a problem with the control panel. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows F2 E3?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear F2 E3?

Many owners can fix it themselves. Start with the reset and the inspection steps, and only call a technician if the part tests bad and you do not want to replace it.

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Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including RS630PXK0, SF385PEEQ0, SF315PEKW0, RF111PXSQ0, SF368LEPS0, RS6300XKW0, SF368LEPS1, RF3020XKQ1.