E3
Danby Oven Overheat or Thermal Cutoff Tripped

Display shows E3; oven may not heat or may shut down shortly after starting.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Open high-limit thermostat, Tripped thermal fuse on oven cabinet, Blocked cooling airflow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool completely. High-limit devices are safety-critical.

  • Check ventilation: Ensure that the oven vents are not blocked and that the unit is installed with proper clearances.
  • Locate thermal devices: Remove the rear panel or top cover to find thermal fuses or high-limit thermostats mounted on the oven cavity or rear panel.
  • Test continuity: With power off, disconnect one wire from each thermal device and test for continuity. Replace any open thermal fuse or thermostat with the exact Danby-specified part.
  • Investigate cause: If a thermal fuse is blown, inspect for failed cooling fan, blocked vents, or runaway heating element that may have caused overheating before restoring operation.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

High-Limit Thermostat
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