Whirlpool Oven Error Codes: What They Mean and How to Fix Them
Whirlpool ranges and wall ovens show codes in the display, either as a short code like F2 or in an F-E format like F3E0. Older and newer models use different formats, and the meaning can vary by model. Whirlpool's own steps are the same for most codes: turn off the breaker for one minute, turn it back on, watch the display for a minute to see whether the code returns, then test the oven. If you ever smell gas, do not touch any switches or the oven controls. Leave the home right away and call your gas utility from outside.
Whirlpool Oven Error Codes list
On many models, an internal control board fault.
Common causes: Control board failure.
What you can try: Breaker reset for one minute.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
On many models, a problem with the oven temperature sensor, the control or the wiring; older ovens use it for over-temperature.
Common causes: Sensor, control relay or wiring.
What you can try: Breaker reset for one minute, then watch the display.
Call a technician if: The code returns or the oven runs hotter than set.
Problem with the keypad (user interface), the control or the wiring.
Common causes: Shorted or damaged touch pad.
What you can try: Breaker reset. Wipe the panel dry if it got wet.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
Problem with the oven temperature sensor, the control or the wiring.
Common causes: Open sensor circuit or loose connection.
What you can try: Breaker reset for one minute.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
On many models, the oven sensor reads shorted.
Common causes: Failed sensor or pinched wiring.
What you can try: Breaker reset.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
Problem with the door latch assembly, door switch or wiring.
Common causes: Latch motor or switch fault, often around self-clean.
What you can try: Breaker reset for one minute. Do not force the door.
Call a technician if: The code returns or the door stays locked.
Problem with the oven control or its wiring.
Common causes: Control or connection fault.
What you can try: Breaker reset.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
Problem with the door latch, door lock switch or wiring.
Common causes: Lock switch or latch fault.
What you can try: Breaker reset for one minute.
Call a technician if: The code returns.
Control Lock is on; not a fault.
Common causes: Lock turned on by accident.
What you can try: With the oven off, hold Start/Enter for about 5 seconds until a tone sounds.
Call a technician if: LOC stays on after a breaker reset.
How to clear the code
- Turn off the breaker, or breakers, that feed the range or wall oven for one minute.
- Turn the breaker back on.
- Watch the display for one minute to see if the code returns.
- Test the oven. If the code is back, book service.
Self-clean, door locks and gas safety
F5 and F9 codes often show up during or right after a self-clean cycle, when the latch motor locks and unlocks the door. If the door is locked after a clean, let the oven cool completely before doing anything else, then try the breaker reset. Prying the door open can bend the latch or damage the hinge, which turns a simple repair into a bigger one.
If you use self-clean often, wipe up heavy spills first. Less soil means a shorter, cooler clean and less strain on the latch and the oven sensor.
On a Whirlpool gas range, a control fault can stop the bake burner from lighting. Do not try to light it manually or remove covers near the gas valve. If you smell gas, leave the home immediately and call your gas utility from outside. Leave gas valve and igniter work to a qualified technician.
Whirlpool oven repair in Metro Atlanta
Most Whirlpool oven codes come down to a sensor, latch, keypad or control that needs testing and replacing. Mr. Fixer repairs Whirlpool ranges and wall ovens across Metro Atlanta with a written estimate up front. Call (678) 866-3669 or book online. Other Whirlpool appliances are on our Whirlpool page.
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Call (678) 866-3669FAQs
What does F3E0 mean on a Whirlpool oven?
Whirlpool says F3E0 points to the oven temperature sensor, the control or the wiring between them. Try a one-minute breaker reset. If it returns, the sensor circuit needs testing.
My Whirlpool oven shows F5E0 and the door is locked. What now?
F5E0 points to the door latch, door switch or wiring. Do a breaker reset and do not force the door. If the code returns or the door stays locked, book service.
How do I turn off LOC on a Whirlpool range?
Make sure the oven and timer are off, then hold Start/Enter for about 5 seconds until you hear a tone. LOC should disappear.
Codes and meanings vary by model and model year. Check your owner's manual for your exact model.
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