Range Diagnostics

Whirlpool Range
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your range display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

F1E0 F1E1 F3E1 F2E0 F3E2

All Codes

F1E0 F1E1 F2E0 F3E1 F3E2

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

F1E0 Control board EEPROM error High Pressing the bake or broil button produces no response, and the oven does not begin heating. View F1E1 Control board watchdog fault High The oven shuts off partway through a bake or roast cycle, leaving food undercooked. View F2E0 Stuck or shorted keypad key Medium Food placed in the oven cooks or burns far faster than the recipe expects, indicating the actual temperature exceeds the set point by a large margin. View F3E1 Oven temp sensor open circuit High The oven cavity remains at room temperature even after a long preheat period, indicating the heating element is not receiving power. View F3E2 Oven temp sensor shorted High The oven reaches extreme temperatures within minutes of being turned on, far exceeding the set temperature. View