[ofted42]

I decided to run our Kenmore range through a self-cleaning cycle today, first time I've ever done that. The cycle started okay and the door lock engaged fine. After about 2 hours the display started flashing the error messages "E3-F3" and "E0-F3". I looked those up online and they both refer to the oven temp sensor. One means the self-clean cycle overtemped, the other just means the temp sensor is open.

That's all well and good, and I can replace it, but even after unplugging the oven for a while and turning it back on, the broiler element starts heating right away again and the door remains locked. The display at this point reads "PF cool", until I hit cancel when it reads "cln cool". It says it should be cooling, but that upper element just won't shut off. Is this indicative of a bigger problem, or is it because of that oven temp sensor? Also, is there a way to unlock the door so I can pull that sensor out? Thanks.

[ofted42]

I decided to run our Kenmore range through a self-cleaning cycle today, first time I've ever done that. The cycle started okay and the door lock engaged fine. After about 2 hours the display started flashing the error messages "E3-F3" and "E0-F3". I looked those up online and they both refer to the oven temp sensor. One means the self-clean cycle overtemped, the other just means the temp sensor is open.

That's all well and good, and I can replace it, but even after unplugging the oven for a while and turning it back on, the broiler element starts heating right away again and the door remains locked. The display at this point reads "PF cool", until I hit cancel when it reads "cln cool". It says it should be cooling, but that upper element just won't shut off. Is this indicative of a bigger problem, or is it because of that oven temp sensor? Also, is there a way to unlock the door so I can pull that sensor out? Thanks.

Well, the door finally popped open once it cooled down. It still turns the top element on full every time you plug the oven in though. No more error messages except for the PF one, and once you hit clear that goes away and it just displays the clock. Seems like it's trying to broil without being told to.

[peteele]

I decided to run our Kenmore range through a self-cleaning cycle today, first time I've ever done that. The cycle started okay and the door lock engaged fine. After about 2 hours the display started flashing the error messages "E3-F3" and "E0-F3". I looked those up online and they both refer to the oven temp sensor. One means the self-clean cycle overtemped, the other just means the temp sensor is open.

That's all well and good, and I can replace it, but even after unplugging the oven for a while and turning it back on, the broiler element starts heating right away again and the door remains locked. The display at this point reads "PF cool", until I hit cancel when it reads "cln cool". It says it should be cooling, but that upper element just won't shut off. Is this indicative of a bigger problem, or is it because of that oven temp sensor? Also, is there a way to unlock the door so I can pull that sensor out? Thanks.

I turned on my Knemore self cleaning oven and it cleaned beautifully. After unlocking the door latch I now cannot get my oven to to heat for cooking. Any suggestions

[peteele]

I turned on myself cleaning oven Kenmore , and it cleaned beautifully. I unlocked the oven door after it had cooled . Now I cannot get my oven to heat for cooking. Any suggestions