Maytag Oven Error Code F3E3

F3E3 on a Maytag oven means the meat probe sensor circuit has detected a short condition. The control board is reading an out-of-range low resistance signal from the probe input, which causes it to disable the probe function and display this fault. The issue is most often traced to a damaged probe or a problem with the probe receptacle port.

Resetting the oven by disconnecting power may temporarily clear the F3E3 code, but the fault will return if the underlying problem with the probe or its circuit is not corrected. Start by removing the meat probe from its port before restoring power. If the code does not return after the probe is removed, the probe itself is the likely source of the fault.

Begin by entering Diagnostic Mode and checking STATUS SCREEN > OVEN SENSORS for a dashes or Out of Range reading on the probe sensor. Next, unplug the meat probe from the oven cavity port and observe whether the fault status changes. If unplugging the probe resolves the out-of-range reading, the probe itself is shorted and should be replaced. If the fault persists with the probe disconnected, inspect the probe receptacle and internal wiring harness for damage or moisture.

In most cases, the F3E3 fault only disables the meat probe function, and the oven's standard bake and broil operations may still work. However, you should unplug the meat probe from the oven port and avoid using the probe feature until the fault is diagnosed and resolved. Continuing to use a shorted probe circuit without inspection is not recommended.

If the meat probe is the faulty component, replacement probes typically cost in the range of $20 to $60 depending on the model. If the probe receptacle wiring or the control board requires replacement, repair costs can range from $100 to $350 or more including parts and labor. Diagnosing the root cause before ordering parts will help avoid unnecessary expense.