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F3E2 — Oven over 575F in Bake mode

The control measured cavity temperature above ~575F while in normal Bake mode. That is a runaway condition — the oven shuts heating off to prevent damage or fire.

Keep using it?
No — service first
DIY difficulty
Moderate
Typical cost
$20-40
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The fix

Oven temperature sensor

Oven temperature too high

$20-40 easy difficulty 30 min Tools: multimeter, nut driver

Diagnose first: If sensor tests good, the relay on the control board may be welded closed, keeping element powered. Stop using the oven until fixed — runaway heat is dangerous.

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Didn't resolve it? Next suspect: Bake element / relay board ($30-80)

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How to fix it

  1. Stop using the oven immediately and let it cool fully before doing anything else.
  2. Kill power at the breaker.
  3. Measure the oven temperature sensor: ~1080 ohms at room temperature is normal. Replace if out of spec.
  4. Inspect the bake and broil elements; if either element looks energized at the cord plug-in with the breaker on and oven 'off,' a relay is stuck and the control board must be replaced.
  5. Replace the electronic oven control board if a relay is stuck closed.
  6. After repair, verify with a 350F bake test and an oven thermometer for at least 20 minutes of stable temperature.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F3E2 on display, usually mid-cook · Oven kicks off heat and locks out · May smell hot — let it cool fully before opening

  • Welded/stuck bake or broil relay on the control board A relay fused closed keeps an element powered continuously, causing runaway temperature.
  • Failed or miscalibrated oven temperature sensor An RTD that reads low can let the cavity drive well past setpoint before the control reacts.
  • Wiring issue between sensor and control Intermittent connection lets the control overshoot before it sees the real temperature.

Other parts sometimes needed

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

  • Whirlpool oven electronic control board Common replacement
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More Whirlpool oven codes

F0E0 F0E0 — Unrecognized control fault F1E0 F1E0 — Electronic Oven Control (EOC) fault F1E1 F1E1 — EEPROM checksum error F1E2 F1E2 — Control board processor / watchdog fault F2E0 F2 E0 — Stuck Key F2E1 F2E1 — Shorted keypad / cancel key open

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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.whirlpool.com.