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GE manual-cleaning 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
Condition

Stuck or shorted Cancel/OFF key

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 oven control board
Error Code
F2
Condition

Oven over-temperature

Check / Repair

If the oven actually overheated, the electronic oven 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 and measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1100 ohms at 72 degrees F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the resistance is correct, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic oven control board
Error Code
F3 or F4
Condition

Oven temperature sensor failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the range and measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1100 ohms at 72 degrees F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the resistance is correct, replace the electronic control board.

Possible Parts Required
Oven temperature sensor, Electronic oven control board
Error Code
F5 or F8
Condition

Internal failure in the electronic oven control

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 oven control board
Error Code
F7
Condition

Shorted key on the electronic oven 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 oven control board

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