F9E3
Whirlpool
Miswired neutral or ground
Display shows F9E3, oven will not start or may shut off
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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
Neutral and ground reversed, missing neutral, improper cord installation, loose ground connection
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: This involves 240V wiring. If you are not qualified, contact an electrician.
- Inspect terminal block: With power off, remove the rear terminal block cover and verify that the cord is wired according to the Whirlpool diagram (neutral to center, hots to outer terminals, ground to frame).
- Check ground bond: Ensure the ground strap or wire is properly connected to the frame.
- Correct wiring: Rewire any incorrect connections and tighten all terminal screws.
- Test operation: Restore power and verify that the error clears and all functions operate normally.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Power Terminal Block
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