F3E1
KitchenAid · KFEG500ESS 30 in. 5-Element Electric Convection Slide-In Range
The oven sensor circuit reads shorted (near 0 ohms). Sensor wiring may be pinched against the oven frame, or the sensor element itself has failed short. Disconnect the sensor connector and measure resistance at the sensor leads. If near 0 ohms, replace sensor. If normal, inspect harness for pinched or damaged wires.
Error F3E1 on the KitchenAid KFEG500ESS 30 in. 5-Element Electric Convection Slide-In Range means: Oven Temp Sensor (RTD) Shorted. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $20-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · oven
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While many oven repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $130-$200.
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The KitchenAid KFEG500ESS 30 in. 5-Element Electric Convection Slide-In Range has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F3E1 also appears on 5 other KitchenAid models:
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