Whirlpool Range Error Code F3 E0: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: F3E0, F3-E0
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 F3 E0
- Sensor has drifted, opened or shorted out
- Control board is misreading the sensor signal
- Thermal fuse or high-limit device has tripped
- Sensor harness is loose, pinched or corroded at the connector
- Airflow restriction made the appliance run hotter than it should
How to fix it
- 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.
- Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
- Power the unit down and let it cool, then clear any vent, filter or airflow restriction before re-testing.
- Locate the sensor named in the code and check that it is seated, undamaged and connected.
- With the connector unplugged, measure the sensor resistance with a multimeter and compare it to the chart for the model; an open or shorted reading means the sensor is bad.
- Replace the sensor (or thermal fuse) if it fails the test, then run a short cycle to confirm the code stays away.
- 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
Questions
What does F3 E0 mean on a Whirlpool range or wall oven?
It is a fault code from the Whirlpool control. It indicates a problem with a temperature sensor. A power reset is the first thing to try.
Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows F3 E0?
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 F3 E0?
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.
Other Whirlpool range codes
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.