Display shows E3 and oven will not start a bake or broil cycle.

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.

Possible Causes

Shorted oven temperature sensor, Sensor wires shorted to chassis, Control board misreading sensor input, Melted harness near oven cavity

Safety first: Disconnect power and allow the oven to cool completely.

Test sensor: With the oven cool, disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. A very low reading (near 0 Ω) indicates a shorted sensor; replace it.
Inspect harness: Check the sensor wires where they pass through the rear oven wall for melted insulation or contact with metal. Repair or replace the harness if damaged.
Control board: If sensor and wiring are good, the control may be misinterpreting the signal. Replace the electronic oven control board.

Medium 3/5

Oven Temperature Sensor

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