F1 and F3 error code after self cleaning

[mgoogs]

Hi,

I ave a 10 year old whirlpool electric single oven built in. (Model is one of the following: RB760PXY, RB260PXY, RB160PXY). After self cleaning the oven yesterday and it finished i disengaged the locking mechanism and tried to open the door. I saw an F1 then F3 error message. Now the F3 message stays on and I can't unlock the door. Please help.
What should I do to open the door? To Fix the error message?
Thank you in advance,
Mgoogs

[Jake]

Error code F1 means you need a new control board/touch panel. F3 code means you need a new oven sensor or a oven thermostat/thermal fuse thats located on the very back of your oven, which means you would need to pull it out from the wall to check it. I would recommend having someone help you pull it out, if you plan to fix-it-yourself, Otherwise, it may be better to have an appliance company come to fix it.

Here's some info about the locking of it:
http://www.applianceaid.com/clean-lock.html

Jake

[mgoogs]

Jake,
Thank you for your response.
I attempted to turn off power and to run the self cleaner for the recommended 15 minutes but I still can't open to oven door.
On the other hand the error message of F1 or F3 no longer shows on the display.
What do I try now to get the door open? Do I have to remove the locking mechanism?
thanks
mgoogs

[Jake]

No, you have to gain access to that lock mechanism, by taking the control console off, if your even able to access the mounting screws with that door locked.

If your not able to do it, call an appliance repair company in your area, these can get tricky to do.

Jake

[mgoogs]

Jake,
You were right I could not access to screws with the door locked to get to the control panel. I have always been able to release the lock lever but the door was staying locked.I was able to get the door opened by inserting a wire between door and hooking it onto lock and pulling it enough to disengage lock. Now I have my door open but now it won't close. So do I now need to open control panel and assess locking mechanism and perhaps replace it?
Thanks again for advice.
Mgoogs:confused:

[Jake]

Yes, make sure you turn the breaker off to your oven first.

Whats your model# of your oven? now that you can see the model# tag.

Jake

[mgoogs]

Thanks Jake,
the model #: RB260PXYB

mgoogs

[Jake]

Ok,
You will need a new Oven door latch kit (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=725138)
Choose your color:
Electronic oven control assembly, black (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=497305)
Electronic oven control assembly, white (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=497306)
Oven temperature sensor (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=722235)

These parts are very costly.

This is a 1992 model, Appliances nowadays only last about 8-15 years, so I would advise you to save the repair money to buy a new oven, as other parts are wearing as well.

Jake

[mgoogs]

Jake,
Thank you for all the information. it looks like i will be searching for a new wall oven.
mgoogs :(

[Jake]

Sorry, but I have seen so many customers pour massive amounts of money into a older appliance only to have other parts wear out a few months down the road.

Its better to just start over with a new appliance with all new parts for another 10-15 years.

Jake