Maytag · Oven Serious

F4E1 — Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD) Fault

F4E1 indicates an oven temperature sensor (RTD) circuit fault — open OR shorted (out of range), not exclusively a short. Test the sensor (~1080 ohms at room temperature) and its wiring.

Keep using it?
Limited use only
DIY difficulty
Hard
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How to fix it

  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove the rear access panel and disconnect the probe receptacle harness at the EOC.
  3. Measure resistance across the probe jack leads.
  4. If shorted, replace the probe receptacle / harness.
  5. If the harness reads open with the jack disconnected but the code returns, replace the EOC.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F4E1 displayed · Probe modes unavailable · Code persists even after unplugging the meat probe

  • Shorted internal probe wiring Cavity probe harness pinched or melted against chassis.
  • Shorted probe receptacle Cavity-mounted probe jack has shorted internally.
  • Failed EOC Control board input is shorted internally.

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.

  • Probe receptacle / harness Common replacement
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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: producthelp.maytag.com.