F3E2 — Maytag Oven F3 E2 — Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Fault
On current Maytag ranges, F3 E2 indicates a problem with the oven temperature sensor (or the warming drawer sensor, if equipped) or its wiring — not an over-temperature safety lockout. Note: some older Whirlpool-family 4-digit oven controls used F3 E2 to mean bake-oven over-temperature, so the exact meaning can vary by model/control generation — check your specific model's tech sheet if in doubt.
- Keep using it?
- Yes, with caution
- DIY difficulty
- Moderate
- Verified against
- producthelp.maytag.com ↗
How to fix it
- Cut power to the range at the breaker.
- Locate the oven temperature sensor (a metal probe mounted at the back or side of the oven cavity) and check that its connector is fully seated.
- Measure the sensor's resistance with a multimeter — an open (infinite) or shorted (near-zero) reading confirms a failed sensor; compare against your model's tech sheet for the exact spec.
- Replace the temperature sensor if it's open, shorted, or out of spec.
- If equipped with a warming drawer, check its sensor the same way.
- If the sensors test good, inspect the wiring harness to the control board for damage; if wiring is intact, have a technician test the EOC's sensor input.
Why it happens
Typical signs: F3 E2 shown on display · Oven won't start a bake/broil cycle, or shuts off shortly after starting · Inaccurate oven temperature (running hot or cold) before the code appears · On models with a warming drawer, the fault can involve that sensor instead
- Failed oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) Sensor resistance drifts out of spec, or the sensor opens or shorts internally.
- Damaged or disconnected sensor wiring The connector at the sensor or control board is loose or corroded, or the wire is pinched.
- Failed warming drawer sensor (if equipped) Same fault mode as the oven sensor, on models with a warming drawer.
- Failed EOC sensor input Rare — the control board's sensor-reading circuit has failed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the F3E2 code mean on a Maytag oven?
On current Maytag ranges, F3 E2 indicates a problem with the oven temperature sensor (or the warming drawer sensor, if equipped) or its wiring — not an over-temperature safety lockout. Note: some older Whirlpool-family 4-digit oven controls used F3 E2 to mean bake-oven over-temperature, so the exact meaning can vary by model/control generation — check your specific model's tech sheet if in doubt.
What causes the F3E2 code on a Maytag oven?
Failed oven temperature sensor (RTD probe): Sensor resistance drifts out of spec, or the sensor opens or shorts internally. Damaged or disconnected sensor wiring: The connector at the sensor or control board is loose or corroded, or the wire is pinched. Failed warming drawer sensor (if equipped): Same fault mode as the oven sensor, on models with a warming drawer.
Is it safe to keep using a Maytag oven with a F3E2 error?
Yes, with caution. This is rated a moderate-severity fault.
How do I fix F3E2 on a Maytag oven?
Cut power to the range at the breaker. Locate the oven temperature sensor (a metal probe mounted at the back or side of the oven cavity) and check that its connector is fully seated. Measure the sensor's resistance with a multimeter — an open (infinite) or shorted (near-zero) reading confirms a failed sensor; compare against your model's tech sheet for the exact spec.
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: producthelp.maytag.com.