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FC E3 appears when the range’s attempt to join the wireless router did not succeed. The manufacturer’s article offers five possible reasons: a time out, poor signal strength, a router that has failed, the Wi-Fi Module in the range, or wiring.
Where to begin
Start at the breaker box. Switch the range off, give it a full minute, and switch it on. For the next minute, keep an eye on the display; then make sure the range operates. Maytag describes the fault as no link between the Wi-Fi Module and the router, which is why the router gets a reset too.
Using a phone or tablet as a test
- See whether another Wi-Fi device in the home, a smart phone or tablet for instance, works correctly.
- Take that device to the place where the range is installed and confirm it still works there.
- If it does, pull the router’s plug for two minutes and reconnect it.
- After that, disconnect the range’s power for two minutes and reconnect it as well.
Signal that falls short
When the device shows fewer than full bars at the range, the manual proposes a new location for the router, an extender that is compatible, or a talk with your Internet Service Provider.
Sibling codes
- FC E1 is a sibling Wi-Fi connection code.
- FC E2 is another, with the same advice.
- FC E4 involves the Wi-Fi Antenna.
Maytag range repair visits, San Francisco
If FC E3 is still shown once the resets are done, book a technician on (415) 649-2156, whether you live in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area. Describe what the display showed and what you changed, and have the model number ready. See Maytag range repair for more.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so FC E3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
