Fisher & Paykel OB24SDPX1 Code E001: Cavity Temperature Probe Short Circuit

What E001 means

On the Fisher & Paykel OB24SDPX1 built-in 24-inch oven, E001 means the oven cavity temperature probe is in short circuit. The control reads the probe's signal as shorted, so it cannot measure how hot the cavity is. The display shows E001, and the oven will not heat normally because it has no valid temperature reading. The oven stays cold until the probe reading is valid again, which can interrupt a meal.

Common causes of E001

A cavity temperature probe that has shorted internally
Damaged insulation on the probe wiring
A pinched or burnt probe lead
A connector between the probe and the control that is shorting

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the oven off and let it cool. 2. Switch it off at the breaker for a minute, then back on. 3. Try a short bake to see if E001 returns. 4. Do not poke at the probe inside the cavity or pull on its wire. 5. If the code persists, leave the oven off and call us to test the probe.

! Why to stop there

Without a trusted temperature reading the oven cannot heat safely.
A shorted probe and a shorted lead look alike from the outside, so a meter is required.
We confirm the failed part first so you are not sold unnecessary ones.
The repair is quoted in writing and backed by a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E001E001 questions

What does a shorted probe mean?

The probe is a sensor whose resistance tells the control the temperature. A short circuit gives a reading far outside the normal range, so the oven flags E001 and stops heating.

Will the oven still bake?

Normally not. Without a valid temperature reading, the control will not run the heating elements, so a bake or broil will not proceed. Both modes need the cavity sensor to report correctly.

Is the probe an easy fix?

The part itself is simple, but access and testing are needed to be sure it is the cause. We check first, then explain the cost in writing.