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817-900-8324GE ovens and ranges show an “F” code when something’s wrong. Some are safety shutdowns; others are a single failed part. Here’s what each GE oven error code means, what to try first, and when to call a technician.
| Code | What it means | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| F2 | Oven over-temperature (safety shutdown) | Don’t override; needs the sensor/control checked |
| F3 | Open temperature sensor | Replace the oven temperature sensor |
| F7 | Stuck function key (Bake/Broil/Clean) | Unplug 60s; replace the control panel if it returns |
| F9 | Door lock motor/latch fault | Check the lock assembly (most common during self-clean) |
| F0 | Control board (ERC) failure | Reset at the breaker; may need a new board |
Codes vary by model — check your manual if yours isn’t listed.
The oven is running hotter than set and shut down for safety. Don’t override it — it needs the temperature sensor and control checked before reuse.
The temperature probe has an open circuit. Try first: a breaker reset; a sensor replacement fixes the vast majority. See also oven temperature problems.
A function button (Bake/Broil/Clean) is stuck. Try first: unplug for 60 seconds. If F7 returns, the control panel/membrane needs replacing.
The door lock motor or latch isn’t responding, most often during self-clean. The lock assembly usually needs service.
A safety note: over-temperature codes (the oven running hotter than set) are a protective shutdown — don’t override them or force the oven back on. And with a gas range, if you ever smell gas, leave and call your gas company’s emergency line.
Most oven and range codes trace back to one part — a temperature sensor, a bake/broil element, a touchpad, or a door lock — and repairing is almost always cheaper than replacing. If a code won’t clear, we repair GE ranges (and Hotpoint) (and every major brand) across DFW, usually same-day. Not sure yours is worth fixing? See our oven & range repair-or-replace guide.
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