KitchenAid range F6E3 error code
F6E3 does not mean the same thing on every KitchenAid range. Our data shows 2 documented meanings, depending on which engineering platform the model is built on. Look up your model number to see the one that applies.
| Meaning | Appliance | KitchenAid models |
|---|---|---|
| Second oven over temperature | Ranges | 45 |
| Warming drawer over temperature | Ranges | 13 |
F6E3: Second oven over temperature
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Dual-fuel range, Gas range
- Code
- F6E3
- Documented meaning
- Second oven over temperature
- Applies to
- 45 KitchenAid models on 4 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- No — stop and have it checked
F6E3 means the control measured a temperature above the allowed limit in the second oven (the lower oven of a double wall oven or the left oven of a double-oven range).
What the range is detecting
Each cavity has its own temperature limit. When the second cavity reads above its limit, the control shuts off its heat and locks it out until it cools.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented A heating circuit in the second oven that stays powered, such as an element shorted to ground.
- Documented A sensor or wiring fault giving a falsely high reading.
- Documented A control fault.
Safe checks you can make
- If you smell gas at any point, do not touch switches or controls; leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
- Let the oven cool down completely before trying another cycle.
This stage requires professional testing. Full diagnosis involves hazards such as live line voltage, gas, a sealed refrigerant system or microwave high voltage. Do not attempt it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Compares the actual cavity temperature with the control's reading to separate a false reading from real overheating.
- Checks the oven sensor and its wiring.
- This requires professional testing: finding a heating circuit that stays powered means working on live line-voltage circuits.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Oven temperature sensor replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | Moderate |
| Oven bake or broil element replacement | $180–$420 | Light |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Can you keep using it?
Stop using it until it is checked. Turn the oven off and do not use it until it is checked. If it keeps heating with no cook function selected, switch the circuit breaker off. On a gas range, if you smell gas, leave the home and call the gas utility.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
- KFDC500HSS
- KFDC500JSS
- KFDC506HSS
- KFDC506JSS
- KFDC558HSS
- KFDC558JSS
- KFDD948SAG
- KFDD948SBE
- KFDD948SDC
- KFDD948SJP
- KFDD948SPL
- KFDD948SSC
- KFDD948SSS
- KFDD948SWF
- KFGD948SAG
- KFGD948SBE
And 29 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
F6E3: Warming drawer over temperature
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Appliance
- Electric range, Gas range
- Code
- F6E3
- Documented meaning
- Warming drawer over temperature
- Applies to
- 13 KitchenAid models on 2 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- No — stop and have it checked
F6E3 means the control measured a warming drawer temperature above its allowed limit and shut the drawer off.
What the range is detecting
The warming drawer has its own sensor and ceiling. A reading above that ceiling stops drawer heating and sets F6E3.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Possible A drawer heating circuit that stays powered.
- Possible A drawer sensor or its wiring reading falsely high.
Safe checks you can make
- Let the oven cool down completely before trying another cycle.
- Switch the oven off at the circuit breaker (or unplug it if the plug is easy to reach) for about one minute, restore power, and see whether the code comes back.
This stage requires professional testing. Full diagnosis involves hazards such as live line voltage, gas, a sealed refrigerant system or microwave high voltage. Do not attempt it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Compares the actual cavity temperature with the control's reading to separate a false reading from real overheating.
- Checks the oven sensor and its wiring.
- This requires professional testing: finding a heating circuit that stays powered means working on live line-voltage circuits.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Oven temperature sensor replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Range control board replacement | $300–$720 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Can you keep using it?
Stop using it until it is checked. Turn the warming drawer off and do not use it until it is checked. If it keeps heating, switch the range off at the breaker.
KitchenAid models documented with this code
- KFEG500EBL
- KFEG500EBS
- KFEG500ESS
- KFEG500EWH
- KFGG500EBL
- YKFEG500EBL
- YKFEG500EBS
- YKFEG500ESS
- YKFEG500EWH
- YKFEG510ESS
And 3 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same KitchenAid platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a range. Most F6E3 repairs involve a single component once diagnosed. Replacement becomes worth considering when the unit is near the end of its typical 13–17-year life and the diagnosed repair is a major one. See the repair-or-replace guide.
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