Maytag Oven F3-E0 error code
F3-E0 means the oven temperature sensor circuit is faulty — open or shorted. The control cannot trust the temperature reading, so it will not heat the oven.
Also shown as: F3-E0, F3 E0, F3E0, F3-E1
Last updated: October 6, 2026
What causes the F3-E0 error?
- Failed oven temperature sensor (most common)
- Loose, corroded, or burnt sensor wire connector
- Damaged sensor harness between the sensor and the control
- Sensor reading out of range from heat damage
- Control board misreading a good sensor
- A stuck relay making the control blame the sensor
How to fix Maytag F3-E0 — step by step
Work through these in order, from simplest and safest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.
- Power reset and cool-down
Turn off the breaker and let the oven cool completely to room temperature. Restore power and try Bake. A sensor that only misbehaves when hot can pass a cold test and reveal itself this way. - Look at the sensor probe
With the breaker off and the oven cool, look at the thin metal probe sticking out of the oven's back wall. If it is visibly bent, blistered, or broken, it needs replacement.Safety warning: Do not touch the probe until you are sure the oven is cool. - Check the sensor connector (technician)
A technician can pull the range out, check the sensor's plug for corrosion or looseness, and test resistance — a good sensor reads roughly 1,000 to 1,200 ohms at room temperature.Safety warning: Pulling out a range risks damaging the power cord and gas line. Call a technician. - Replace the sensor
If the sensor tests out of range, replacement is the fix. It is one of the simpler oven repairs, but the control board is the next suspect if a new sensor does not clear the code.Safety warning: On gas ranges, any work near the burner area should be left to a technician.
When to call a technician
- The oven will not heat after a reset
- The sensor probe looks damaged
- You need the sensor resistance tested
- It is a gas range (extra safety risk)
Frequently asked questions
The oven will not heat at all with F3-E0. Why?
The control refuses to heat blind. Without a trustworthy temperature reading, heating could run away and become dangerous.
My oven overheats and then shows F3-E0. What does that mean?
A sensor drifting out of range can under-report temperature, so the control overheats the oven before flagging the fault. Replace the sensor promptly.
Is F3-E0 the same as F3-E1?
They are siblings. Both point to the oven temperature sensor — F3-E0 is usually the open-circuit reading and F3-E1 the shorted reading, depending on the model.
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