F3E2 Critical Moderate DIY

KitchenAid Oven F3E2 — Oven over temperature

KitchenAid Oven · Error code F3E2

What F3E2 Means

The control measured the oven cavity above the safe temperature threshold (typically over 600F in bake or 950F in self-clean). The oven will shut down for safety.

Symptoms

  • F3E2 on display
  • Oven shuts off mid-cycle
  • Burning smell or scorched food
  • Code follows runaway heating

Common Causes

1
Welded bake/broil relay

Relay on the control board stuck closed, leaving the element powered.

2
Failed temperature sensor

Sensor drifting low so control over-fires the element.

3
Door latch / self-clean fault

Self-clean cycle ran with bad temperature data.

How to Fix It

  1. Cut power immediately at the breaker.
  2. Inspect the bake and broil elements — if they remain powered with the control off, a relay is welded.
  3. Test the temperature sensor (should read ~1080 ohms at room temp).
  4. Replace the control/relay board if a relay is stuck.
  5. Replace the sensor if it reads out of spec.
  6. Do not run the oven until the cause is fixed — risk of fire.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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More KitchenAid Oven Codes

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: kitchenaid.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.