GE Range Error Code F41

F41 means the motorized door latch failed to lock when commanded to do so. The control board expects a feedback switch to confirm the locked position, and when that confirmation is not received, F41 is triggered. All heating functions are immediately stopped as a safety precaution. The fault points to the latch motor, the feedback switch at contacts A and B, or the wiring connecting them.

The oven disables all heating functions when F41 is active, so normal baking and broiling will not work while the code is present. Do not attempt to force or manually jam the latch mechanism, as the self-clean cycle requires a properly functioning latch to safely contain extreme oven temperatures. The range should be serviced before resuming use.

Repair costs vary depending on which component has failed. A replacement latch motor or feedback switch typically costs between 30 and 100 dollars for the part. Adding professional labor, total repair costs generally range from 100 to 250 dollars. If the issue is simply a loose wire at the switch connector, no parts may be needed at all.

Resetting the range by cutting power at the breaker may clear the code temporarily, but F41 will return as soon as a self-clean cycle is attempted if the underlying problem is not fixed. The latch system must be able to complete a full lock cycle and receive switch confirmation before the error will stay cleared. A reset alone is not a repair.

Start by checking the wiring at contacts A and B on the latch feedback switch for any disconnected or damaged wires. If the wiring is intact, determine whether the latch motor actually rotated when the self-clean cycle was started. If the motor did not move, test or replace the motor. If the motor ran but the error persists, the feedback switch is likely faulty and should be replaced.