F3E3
Whirlpool · Whirlpool WOS51EC0HS 5.0 cu. ft. Single Wall Oven
The oven exceeded the maximum safe temperature during a self-clean cycle. Self-clean temperatures typically reach 880-950°F. If the oven exceeds approximately 1,000°F, this safety code triggers. The oven door will remain locked until the temperature drops. Possible causes: collapsed insulation, stuck relay on the control board, or a faulty temperature sensor reading falsely low (causing the oven to continue heating). Let the oven cool completely. Do NOT attempt to force the door lock open.
Error F3E3 on the Whirlpool Whirlpool WOS51EC0HS 5.0 cu. ft. Single Wall Oven means: Oven Over Temperature (Clean Mode). The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Temperature Sensor or Control Board” (hard difficulty, ~90 min, DIY cost: $15-$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: $150-$250.
EEPROM Communication Error
Control Board Internal Fault
Model Configuration Error
Shorted Keypad/Touchpad
Keypad Connection Error
Oven Temperature Sensor Open
Oven Temperature Sensor Shorted
Oven Over Temperature (Cook Mode)
The Whirlpool Whirlpool WOS51EC0HS 5.0 cu. ft. Single Wall Oven has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F3E3 also appears on 4 other Whirlpool models:
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