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Kenmore Range F3/E1 Error Code

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F3/E1 Oven temperature circuit shorted on Range — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F3/E1 Oven temperature circuit shorted for Kenmore Range — confirm the model series before you act.

Lena Hart Written by Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code F3/E1 Oven temperature circuit shorted
Appliance Range
Quick answer

F3/E1 on a Kenmore 665 model range is a defective oven temperature sensor or a shorted oven temperature circuit.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F3/E1 Oven temperature circuit shorted may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Defective oven temperature sensor or shorted oven temperature circuit.

F3/E1 explained

A shorted oven temperature circuit, or a defective sensor, is what F3/E1 reports on the Kenmore 665 model range.

Manual steps

Who Action
Owner Unplug the range and reconnect a loose oven temperature sensor wire harness
Technician Replace a damaged harness, measure the sensor resistance, replace the sensor or the electronic oven control as the readings call for

Compare with

  • F3/E0: the open-circuit counterpart
  • F3/E3: an overtemperature message in Clean mode
  • F31: shorted sensor circuit

Kenmore range service in Los Angeles

Los Angeles callers reach us at (310) 554-8899 for Kenmore range service. Give F3/E1 and your model number when you phone. The Kenmore range repair page adds detail.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 665 model range error codes

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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