GE Range Error Code F3E3

F3E3 on a GE range means the control board has detected a short circuit in the meat probe sensor circuit. The meat probe is a thermistor-based temperature sensor used to monitor food temperature during cooking. The board expects to see approximately 59,000 ohms of resistance at room temperature through the P2 connector, and a reading well below that value triggers this fault code.

A power reset by unplugging the range or tripping the circuit breaker may temporarily clear the code, but it will return if the underlying short circuit still exists. The only lasting fix is identifying and repairing the source of the short, whether that is the probe, the jack, or the internal wiring.

If a replacement meat probe is all that is needed, the part typically costs in the range of $20 to $60 depending on the model. A probe jack or wiring harness replacement adds labor time and parts costs that can bring the total to $100 to $250 or more. A control board replacement, the most expensive scenario, can range from $150 to $400 or higher for parts alone.

In many cases, yes. Start by unplugging the range and removing the meat probe from its jack. If the error clears after the probe is removed and the range is restarted, the probe itself has likely failed and needs to be replaced. Cleaning a dirty or corroded probe jack is also a straightforward DIY repair. Wiring harness and control board repairs are more involved and may warrant professional service.

The range may still operate for standard surface and oven cooking functions while this code is active, since F3E3 specifically relates to the probe sensor circuit. However, the probe-based temperature monitoring feature will not function correctly until the fault is resolved, so you should not rely on the probe for food temperature control while this error is present.