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Error Code

Whirlpool Microwave F3C Error Code

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Error code F3C
Appliance Microwave

F3C on an over-the-range Whirlpool microwave may mean a fault with the Cavity Temperature Thermistor or the wiring that serves it.

Reset sequence

StepWhat to do
1Breaker off for a full minute
2Breaker back on
3Monitor for one minute; the code should not return
4Verify the microwave runs as it should

A returning F3C means asking for a technician visit.

Nearby codes

  • F3H: the humidity thermistor.
  • F3T1: the user interface thermistor.
  • F3T4: the magnetron temperature thermistor.

Microwave service in San Francisco

Owners across the Bay Area can phone (415) 687-4102 about F3C. Before calling, write down the model number and the reset you tried. Whirlpool microwave repair lists the coverage.

Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3C 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

F3C points to the cavity temperature thermistor or the associated wiring.

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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