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KitchenAid Wall Oven F3E3 — Meat-probe circuit short

Editorial & technical review
  • Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
  • Technically reviewed by Victor — appliance technician
  • Last reviewed 2026-07-01
  • Applies to KitchenAid range / ovens
  • Confidence medium
  • Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction

What this code means

The oven detects a short circuit in the meat probe or the probe connector jack.

Most likely causes

  • A damaged or wet meat probe
  • Food residue or moisture inside the probe jack
  • A shorted probe-jack harness
  • A failed user-interface or appliance-manager input circuit

Safe checks for the owner

  1. Remove the meat probe and allow the connector area to cool and dry.
  2. Inspect the probe cord and plug for obvious cuts, crushing or burned areas.
  3. Retry without the probe. Do not insert tools or cleaner into the connector jack.

Estimated U.S. repair cost

$90–$220, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.