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GE freestanding range

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your GE freestanding range. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for ranges, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your range.

Error Codes

Error Code
F0 or F1
Condition

Defective electronic control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic control board and then restore power. If the code returns, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F2
Condition

Oven over-temperature

Check / Repair

If the oven overheated, the electronic control board likely has a stuck relay; replace the electronic control board. If the oven is at room temperature, the oven temperature sensor could be defective. Unplug the range, disconnect the oven temperature sensor and check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor using a volt/ohm meter. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1100 ohms at room temperature. If the resistance is off by more than 200 ohms off, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the resistance is normal, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic oven control board
Error Code
F3
Condition

Oven temperature sensor is defective (electrically open)

Check / Repair

Unplug the range, disconnect the oven temperature sensor and check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor using a volt/ohm meter. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1100 ohms at room temperature. If the resistance is off by more than 200 ohms off, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the resistance is normal, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic oven control board
Error Code
F4
Condition

Oven temperature sensor is defective (electrically shorted)

Check / Repair

Unplug the range, disconnect the oven temperature sensor and check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor using a volt/ohm meter. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1100 ohms at room temperature. If the resistance is off by more than 200 ohms off, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the resistance is normal, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic oven control board
Error Code
F5 or F6
Condition

Defective electronic control board

Check / Repair

Unplug the range for 3 minutes to reset the electronic control board and then restore power. If the code returns, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Electronic control board
Error Code
F9 or FC
Condition

Oven door lock failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and secure any loose connections in the wire harness between the oven door lock assembly and the electronic control board. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the oven door lock assembly and replace it if damaged.

Possible Parts Required
Oven door lock assembly, wire harness

Most common symptoms to help you fix your ranges

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Most common repair guides to help fix your ranges

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Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

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