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Maytag Oven F4E1 — Meat / Oven Probe Shorted

Maytag Oven · Error code F4E1

What F4E1 Means

The temperature probe circuit reads a short (very low resistance). The control disables related cooking modes.

Symptoms

  • F4E1 displayed
  • Probe modes unavailable
  • Code persists even after unplugging the meat probe

Common Causes

1
Shorted internal probe wiring

Cavity probe harness pinched or melted against chassis.

2
Shorted probe receptacle

Cavity-mounted probe jack has shorted internally.

3
Failed EOC

Control board input is shorted internally.

How to Fix It

  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove the rear access panel and disconnect the probe receptacle harness at the EOC.
  3. Measure resistance across the probe jack leads.
  4. If shorted, replace the probe receptacle / harness.
  5. If the harness reads open with the jack disconnected but the code returns, replace the EOC.

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.

Common replacement Probe receptacle / harness View on Amazon→

More Maytag Oven Codes

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: maytag.com

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