Maytag · Oven Serious

F8E1 — Meat Probe Fault

The meat / temperature probe circuit is open, shorted, or otherwise out of range. Probe-based cooking will not start.

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

  1. Unplug the meat probe and verify the code clears with the probe removed.
  2. Inspect the probe for crushed insulation or a bent connector.
  3. Test the probe resistance per the tech sheet.
  4. Replace the meat probe if out of spec.
  5. If a known-good probe still throws F8E1, replace the probe receptacle or EOC.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F8E1 displayed · Probe cooking unavailable · Code clears when probe is unplugged

  • Damaged meat probe Probe cable or tip damaged; wires open or shorted.
  • Failed probe jack The cavity-mounted probe receptacle is corroded or loose.
  • Failed EOC probe input Control board input 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.

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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.