KitchenAid Range Code F3 E3: oven temperature sensor or its wiring

What F3 E3 means

On KitchenAid freestanding and slide-in ranges like the KFGG500ESS or KSEG700ESS, F3 E3 is listed as a problem with the oven temperature sensor or the wiring to it. Unlike its neighbors in the F3 group, the control itself is not named. You will see F3 E3 where the clock normally shows, and the oven may stop heating or never begin preheating.

Common causes of F3 E3

The oven temperature sensor is giving a wrong reading or none at all
The wiring to the sensor is loose or damaged

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel and give the oven time to cool. 2. Make sure foil or liners are not touching the sensor area. 3. Power the range down at the breaker for a full minute, then bring it back up. 4. Try a short preheat. 5. If a gas smell is ever noticed on a gas model, leave and call the gas utility from outside. 6. If F3 E3 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

The sensor leads run through the hottest part of the range
Fixing a sensor without checking its wiring may not clear the code

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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F3 E3F3 E3 questions

Why does F3 E3 not mention the control?

The listing for this reading names only the sensor and its wiring. We still test the control's response during the visit, but we start at the sensor.

Is F3 E3 something I can fix with a new sensor from a store?

We do not recommend it. The right part depends on your range, and the wiring matters too. A technician confirms the cause, then quotes a written price before ordering.

How long can I wait before calling?

Soon is best, because the oven may not work meanwhile. There is no emergency unless you smell gas. If you do, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside.