Maytag Oven Error Code F6E2

F6E2 means the oven's control board detected a cavity temperature above 900°F (482°C) during a self-clean cycle. This triggers an automatic lockout of both cooking and cleaning functions as a safety measure. The lockout remains active until the oven temperature drops below 900°F. The root cause can be a true over-temperature event or a false reading from a faulty sensor or connector.

A power reset by shutting off the circuit breaker for a few minutes may clear the code temporarily if the oven has cooled below 900°F, but it will not fix the underlying problem. If the fault condition still exists, whether a faulty sensor, bad connector, or failed component, the code will return. A reset is useful for confirming whether the error is persistent, not as a repair.

Repair costs vary depending on the failed component. A temperature sensor typically costs between $20 and $60 for the part, while a control board can range from $100 to $300 or more. Labor costs from a qualified technician generally add $75 to $200 depending on your location. If the fix is simply reseating the P10 connector, the cost may be limited to a service call fee.

The oven will not allow cooking or cleaning while F6E2 is active, which is intentional. Do not attempt to bypass the lockout. If the oven was genuinely overheating, allow it to cool completely and inspect for a damaged element or control board relay before running it again. Using an oven with a runaway heating element presents a fire risk.

Start by checking the cavity temperature: if the oven is near room temperature, inspect the P10 connector for looseness, corrosion, or damage, and test the temperature sensor. If the oven is actually near 900°F, identify which heating element is being improperly powered and determine whether the cause is a shorted element or a failed relay on the control board. Repairs may involve reseating a connector, replacing the temperature sensor, replacing a heating element, or replacing the control board depending on what the diagnosis reveals.