Error code reference

GE Cooktop Error Code F81

Machine Control (MC) Microprocessor Error (Electronic Control Radiant).

SourceGE Appliances Electric Cooktops - Technical Service Guide (2015)p. 19

Diagnostic procedure

The full F81 procedure

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First diagnostic step
Replace Machine Control.

SourceGE Appliances Electric Cooktops - Technical Service Guide (2015)p. 19

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Where this code is documented

3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for GE cooktop.

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