GE Oven and Range Error Codes: What F-Codes Mean
What GE electric range and wall oven F-codes such as F2, F3 and F9 mean, what to check, and when to book a repair.
GE electric ranges and wall ovens with electronic controls show F-codes when the control detects a fault. Each code helps narrow down which part is involved: the keypanel, a temperature sensor, the door lock or the control board.
These meanings apply to GE ranges and wall ovens only, not to GE microwaves or Advantium ovens. The model and serial numbers are usually on a label on the frame behind the oven door or the storage drawer, and codes can vary by model, so have the number ready.
Only reset power at the breaker. Never open the range, touch wiring or work on the heating elements.
If a code keeps returning, GE suggests leaving the oven off at the breaker until it is repaired.
Temperature and sensor codes
| Code | What it means | What you can safely check | When to call a technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| F2 (F20) | Oven temperature went past a safe preset limit | Let the oven cool, then reset at the breaker. | Code returns after a reset |
| F3 (F4) | Oven temperature sensor likely needs replacing | Reset at the breaker once. | Code returns |
| FD | Probe or its receptacle may need replacing | Check the probe is plugged in fully, or try without it. | Code remains |
GE range F2 (F20) error
F2 or F20 means the oven temperature went beyond a preset limit and the control shut it down. Turn the oven off, let it cool fully, then use the breaker reset. If it shows again, a technician should check the temperature sensor and control.
GE range F3 (F4) error
F3 and F4 usually point to the oven temperature sensor. A breaker reset is worth one try in case it was a glitch. If the code returns, the sensor typically needs replacing, which is a technician job.
GE range FD error
FD usually points to the temperature probe or the receptacle it plugs into. Make sure the probe is seated properly and try cooking without it. If FD stays, one of the two likely needs replacing.
Code keeps coming back? Book an oven, stove & range repair and tell us the code and your model number.
Control, fan and door lock codes
| Code | What it means | What you can safely check | When to call a technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| F0 (F1, F6, F7) | Keypanel problem | Reset at the breaker once. | Code returns |
| F5 (F8, FF) | Electronic control likely needs replacing | Reset at the breaker once. | Code returns |
| F350 | Upper cooling fan circuit or fan obstruction | Reset at the breaker once. | Code returns |
| F9 (FC) | Door lock circuit component has failed | Reset at the breaker once. | Door stays locked or code returns |
| F97 (F96, F7X) | An internal component needs replacing | Nothing to try yourself: book a technician. | Always |
GE range F0 (F1, F6, F7) error
F0, F1, F6 and F7 usually mean a problem with the keypanel. Often the keypanel itself has to be replaced. Try the breaker reset once, and book a technician if the code comes back.
Model note: Applies to electronic oven controls on ranges and wall ovens.
GE range F5 (F8, FF) error
F5, F8 and FF usually mean the electronic oven control has failed. The documented first step is a breaker reset. If the code returns, the control board typically has to be replaced by a technician.
GE range F350 error
F350 usually means a problem in the upper cooling fan circuit, or something blocking that fan. Try the breaker reset once. If it persists, a technician should inspect the fan and its circuit.
GE range F9 (FC) error
F9 and FC usually mean a component in the door lock circuit has failed. A breaker reset can clear a one-off glitch. If the door stays locked or the code returns, a technician is needed.
GE range F97 (F96, F7X) error
F96, F97 and the F7X family usually mean an internal component has to be replaced. Try the breaker reset once, but expect to need a technician.
Messages that are not faults
| Code | What it means | What you can safely check | When to call a technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Line | Power connected but not wired correctly | Nothing to try yourself: an installer or electrician must correct the wiring. | Always |
| ERR | Invalid entry on the oven controls | Clear the entry and set the oven again. | Does not clear |
| OFF | Oven is too hot to start self-clean or to bake right after a clean | Let the oven cool, then try again. | Never |
GE range Bad Line error
Bad Line shows when the range has power but was not wired correctly. This is an installation problem, not a failed part. An installer or electrician needs to fix the wiring, after which the oven should work normally.
GE range ERR error
ERR means an invalid entry was made while setting the oven controls. Clear the display and enter the settings again from the start. It is not a failure of the oven.
GE range OFF error
OFF appears when the oven is too hot to start a self-clean cycle, or right after a clean has finished and you try to bake or broil. Let the oven cool down longer and try again. It is not a fault.
How to reset your GE range
GE says that switching off the breaker feeding the range or wall oven for a minute or two can clear a fault code. Only use the breaker; never open the unit.
- Switch off the circuit breaker that powers the range or wall oven.
- Wait a minute or two.
- Switch the breaker back on and check whether the code returns.
Frequently asked questions
What does F2 mean on my GE range?
F2 or F20 means the oven temperature went past a preset limit. Let the oven cool and try the breaker reset. If it returns, a technician should check the sensor and control.
What does F3 mean on my GE range?
F3 and F4 usually point to the oven temperature sensor. One breaker reset is worth trying. If the code returns, the sensor likely needs replacing.
What does F9 mean on my GE range?
F9 and FC usually mean a component in the door lock circuit has failed. Try the breaker reset once. If the door stays locked, book a technician.
What does Bad Line mean on my GE range?
Bad Line means the range has power but was not wired correctly. An installer or electrician needs to correct the wiring.
Related
Codes and their meanings vary by model and model year, so keep your model number handy. If a code keeps returning after the safe checks above, book a repair and a technician will test your range or oven in your home.
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