Error code reference

GE Microwave Error Codes

45 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.

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Abnormal High TempOven temperature went higher than the set temperature for more than 30 minutes during a…BAD PROBEThe temperature probe has not been completely inserted into the oven wall outlet or the…CONTROL LOCKEDThe control panel has been locked to prevent accidental operation or use by children.COOLDisplayed when the internal food temperature is below 90°F; the display will track food…ENDFlashes on display when the programmed cooking cycle has completed and the oven has shut…ErrDuring a Sensor Cooking program, the door was opened or Start/Pause was pressed before…ERRORSensor cooking failure FFunction error code indicated by F followed by a number or letter flashing in the lower…F-3Key Short Error F1Oven cavity thermistor open F10Shorted touch panel.F2Oven cavity thermistor shorted circuit detected.F4Humidity sensor open or shorted F5Shorted humidity sensor.F6High cavity temperature detected during microwave oven cooking.FOOD IS READYCooking is complete and food remains in the oven; the oven beeps once a minute as a…H97Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears shortly…H98Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears shortly…H99Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears shortly…HOLDAppears when the programmed food temperature is reached during Temp Cook/Hold or Auto…HOTFlashes on display when door is opened during convection cooking as a reminder that the…HOT—OVEN IS HOTThe temperature inside the oven is greater than 200°F, preventing sensor cooking features…Humidity Sensor OPENAny defect of the humidity sensor will display as OPEN; the humidity sensor circuit is…KEYPAD SHORTEDA keypad has been shorted continuously for 60 seconds.KEYPAD SHORTED --- SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDAny key pad has been shorted/closed for more than 60 seconds, causing all control pads to…LControl panel is locked (Child Lock-Out feature is active), preventing the microwave from…LOCThe control panel has been locked, preventing the microwave from being started or used.LOCKControl panel is locked out via Child Lock-out feature; an 'L' is displayed and the oven…LOCKEDIndicates the oven door is locked because the internal temperature has not dropped below…LOCKED DOORFlashes when the self-clean cycle has been selected but the oven door is not closed, or…Lower Thermal Sensor OPENThe lower thermal sensor circuit is detected as open, indicating a failed or disconnected…Lower Thermal Sensor SHORTEDThe lower thermal sensor circuit is detected as shorted, indicating a failed lower…OPEN STEAM SENSORThe humidity sensor circuit is open.OPEN STEAM SENSOR SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDOpen humidity sensor detected.OVEN TOO HOT FOR SENSOR COOKING--USING ALTERNATE METHODA sensor cooking button was pressed when the internal oven temperature was greater than…PFPower failure indicator PLEASE INSERT PROBEThe temperature probe has been left out or improperly inserted when a probe-based…PROBEDisplayed when Temp Cook/Hold is selected but the temperature probe is not connected.RESETDisplayed after power up or power interruption; all display segments light for 15 seconds…SENSOR ERRORDuring sensor cooking functions (Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Chicken/Fish, Potato, or…SHORTED STEAM SENSORThe humidity sensor circuit is shorted.SHORTED STEAM SENSOR SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDShorted humidity sensor detected.TURnDisplayed during Auto Defrost cycle to signal the user to turn or rearrange the food…Upper Thermal Sensor OPENThe upper thermal sensor circuit is detected as open, indicating a failed or disconnected…Upper Thermal Sensor SHORTEDThe upper thermal sensor circuit is detected as shorted, indicating a failed upper…

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