Whirlpool WFE515S0JS Repair Guide
A 30-inch freestanding electric range with a ceramic glass cooktop and a 5.3 cu ft oven, one of Whirlpool’s volume sellers and a fixture in new build kitchens. Everything that commonly fails on it is a bolt in part. The bake element, the temperature sensor, and the surface element switches.
Whirlpool WFE515S0JS is an electric range, smooth glass top oven & range sold 2019 to present. Its most common repair is oven will not heat, broiler still works, usually $150 to $300.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 5 error codes decoded.
- An oven & range like this lasts about 15 to 20 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven will not heat, broiler still works | Bake element burned through | Replace bake element and inspect the terminal block | not listed | $150 to $300 |
| Food burning or undercooking at every setting | Oven temperature sensor drifted out of spec | Replace oven temperature sensor | not listed | $130 to $280 |
| One surface element stuck on high or dead | Infinite switch failure | Replace the infinite switch for that element | not listed | $140 to $300 |
| Door locked shut after a self clean cycle | Door lock motor or heat warped lock cam | Replace door lock assembly | not listed | $160 to $340 |
| Display dead or unresponsive keypad | Electronic oven control board or touch membrane | Replace control board or membrane as diagnosed | not listed | $250 to $500 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F2E1 | Runaway oven temperature, sensor or control fault |
| F3E0 | Oven temperature sensor open |
| F3E1 | Oven temperature sensor shorted |
| F5E1 | Door lock switch fault |
| F9E0 | Door latch will not reach the unlocked position |
Tech notes
On any F3 code, measure the sensor at room temperature before ordering, about 1,080 ohms is the target on this platform. A sensor reading well high is the fault. A sensor reading correctly points at the harness or the control instead.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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