KitchenAid · Oven Moderate

F8E0 — Meat probe / temperature probe fault

The control detects an issue with the meat probe input — typically a probe that was plugged in but then disconnected, or a short in the probe jack.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Moderate
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How to fix it

  1. Remove any probe from the jack.
  2. Clean inside the probe jack with a dry brush or compressed air.
  3. Cut power for 5 minutes and restore.
  4. If the code returns with no probe inserted, replace the probe jack assembly.
  5. If only certain probes trigger the code, replace the probe.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F8E0 on display · Probe cooking mode unavailable · Code appears even without probe plugged in

  • Failed meat probe Internal probe element shorted or open.
  • Debris in probe jack Food or grease shorting the probe contacts.
  • Failed probe jack Receptacle damaged or shorted internally.
  • Control board fault Probe input on the EOC has failed.

Parts you may need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • KitchenAid oven meat probe Common replacement
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More KitchenAid oven codes

F0E0 Range/Oven F0E0 — Electronic Control Fault F1E0 F1E0 — Control board EEPROM/communication fault F1E2 F1E2 — Main relay board failure F1E5 F1E5 — Control calibration / cal data fault F2E0 Range/Oven F2E0 — Keypad / Control Problem F2E1 Range/Oven F2E1 — Keypad / Control Problem

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: kitchenaid.com.