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Whirlpool Built-In Microwave with Error F3 E3: Meat Probe Circuit

F3 E3 on Whirlpool built-in microwaves and microwave drawers, for example WMC50522AS, points at the oven meat probe, its receptacle, or the wiring. If you were cooking with the probe, the code may have appeared because…

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Code
F3 E3
Appliance
Microwave
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F3 E3 means

F3 E3 on Whirlpool built-in microwaves and microwave drawers, for example WMC50522AS, points at the oven meat probe, its receptacle, or the wiring. If you were cooking with the probe, the code may have appeared because the circuit did not read as expected. The brand's guidance is a power reset and does not name a failed part, so F3 E3 is a probe circuit to check, not a verdict on any one item.

Common causes of F3 E3

  • Meat probe and its plug
  • Meat probe receptacle in the oven
  • Wiring between the receptacle and the control
✓ One safe check you can try

1. If the meat probe is plugged in, unplug it and plug it in again until it seats fully. 2. Cut the breaker for a minute, then restore it. 3. Look at the display for F3 E3. 4. If it is clear, cook a short test cycle without the probe. 5. If the code comes back, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Reseating the probe is free, but if the code returns, the receptacle or wiring may be the cause.
  • We test the probe and receptacle separately so we know which one to address.
  • The price is written before the repair, and the work has a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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F3 E3F3 E3 questions
Does F3 E3 mean my meat probe is broken?

Not necessarily. The code covers the probe, the receptacle where it plugs in, and the wiring. We test each one so you only pay for what actually needs fixing.

Can I use the microwave without the probe?

The code is about the probe circuit, so many owners can still cook without it once the display is clear. If F3 E3 keeps returning even without the probe, have the oven checked.

How does F3 E3 differ from F3 E4?

Both involve the meat probe circuit. F3 E4 includes the brand's step to check the probe is firmly seated. F3 E3 lists the probe, receptacle and wiring as areas to test.

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