GE Range Error Code F2

F2 means the control board detected an oven over-temperature condition. The oven exceeded 630°F with the door unlocked, or exceeded 930°F with the door locked during a cooking or self-clean cycle. The oven shuts down automatically as a safety response. The cause can be welded relay contacts keeping the heating element on, or a faulty sensor circuit sending a false high reading.

Start by disconnecting power and inspecting the oven temperature sensor wiring harness for loose connections, corroded or deformed terminals, and poor crimps at the connector ends. Reseat all connections and check for visible damage. If connections look good, test the sensor resistance at room temperature (most GE sensors read around 1080 ohms at 75°F). If the sensor checks out, inspect the control board for signs of welded or burned relay contacts, which require replacing the control board.

Disconnecting power for 30 seconds may clear the F2 code temporarily, but if the underlying cause is welded relay contacts or a degraded sensor connection, the code will return. A reset is useful as a first step to confirm whether the fault is intermittent or persistent, but it does not fix any failed hardware. If F2 returns after a reset, inspect the relay contacts and sensor wiring before using the oven again.

No, you should not continue using the oven while F2 is active. The code indicates either the oven is genuinely overheating due to a stuck relay, or the control system has lost reliable temperature data. Both conditions present a fire risk or risk of damage to the oven interior and components. Disconnect power to the range until the cause is diagnosed and resolved.

If the fix is a loose or corroded sensor connection, the repair costs nothing beyond your time. A replacement oven temperature sensor typically runs $20 to $60 for the part. A replacement control board is the most expensive path, ranging from $150 to $350 for the part depending on the model, plus labor if you hire a technician. Total professional repair cost including labor usually falls between $200 and $450 for a board replacement.