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Kenmore Range Error Code F3-E1

Short in oven sensor circuit: Short in sensor, sensor shorted to casing, pinched or shorted harness sensor wires, or sensor terminals shorted at sensor or control.

SourceKenmore Whirlpool Range 665 - Tech Sheet: Electrical Schematic & Diagnosticsp. 4

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1. Verify failure if not displayed. Go to manual diagnostics screen 5 to view and clear error codes. 2. Use manual diagnostics screen 2 to view the status screen. 3. Check temperature reading. 4. Disconnect sensor and measure resistance; also check from sensor connector to sensor casing for possible short. 5. If short found, replace sensor. 6. Trace wires; replace harness if damaged. 7. If failure remains, replace the control.

SourceKenmore Whirlpool Range 665 - Tech Sheet: Electrical Schematic & Diagnosticsp. 4

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