Maytag · Oven Serious

F3E0 — Oven Temperature Sensor Open

The oven temperature sensor (RTD) circuit is open. The control cannot read cavity temperature and shuts heating down.

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DIY difficulty
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How to fix it

  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove the rear access panel and locate the oven temp sensor harness.
  3. Unplug the sensor and measure resistance — should be ~1080 ohms at room temperature.
  4. If open or far out of spec, replace the temperature sensor.
  5. If sensor reads correctly, inspect the harness from sensor to EOC for breaks.
  6. If harness and sensor are good, replace the EOC.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F3E0 on display · Oven will not heat · Code appears shortly after starting bake

  • Failed oven temperature sensor The RTD probe has gone open-circuit (should read ~1080 ohms at room temp).
  • Broken / disconnected sensor harness Wire to the sensor at the rear of the cavity is unplugged or chafed.
  • Failed EOC Control board sensor input is bad.

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.

  • Oven temperature sensor (RTD) Common replacement
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More Maytag oven codes

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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: maytag.com.