Maytag Oven Error Code F3-E2

What Does Error Code F3-E2 Mean on a Maytag Oven?

Oven over-temperature — exceeded safe operating limit.

The oven temperature exceeded the maximum safe operating limit, typically above 575°F (302°C) during normal cooking. The ERC board shut off all heating and requires a diagnosis before reuse.

What Causes Error Code F3-E2?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

1. 1
   Temperature sensor failure causing runaway heating 40% of cases
2. 2
   Bake relay on ERC board stuck in closed position 35% of cases
3. 3
   Wiring fault causing continuous power to heating element 15% of cases
4. 4
   Self-clean cycle runaway 10% of cases

How to Fix Maytag Oven Error Code F3-E2

1. 1

   Turn off circuit breaker immediately

   Do not attempt to use the oven again until the fault is diagnosed. Allow the oven to cool fully — at least 1 hour.

   ⚠️ FIRE HAZARD — do not open the oven door or use the oven until diagnosed.
2. 2

   Test temperature sensor after cooling

   Disconnect and test the oven temperature sensor (should read ~1,080 ohms). A failed open or shorted sensor can cause the ERC board to drive the heating element continuously.

   🔩 Multimeter
3. 3

   Replace sensor if out of spec

   If sensor reads correctly, the bake relay on the ERC board has stuck closed.

   🔩 Maytag oven temperature sensor ($20–$50) 🔩 Maytag oven ERC board ($120–$300)

How to Reset Error Code F3-E2

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

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