GE Range Error Code LOCKED

The LOCKED indicator on a GE range signals that the oven door lock mechanism is engaged and cannot be released yet. This condition occurs in two specific scenarios: the oven has completed or been interrupted during a self-clean cycle but the internal cavity temperature has not yet dropped below the threshold required to safely disengage the door latch, or a self-clean cycle was initiated while the oven door was not fully closed, preventing the cycle from starting properly. The door lock is a motorized latch assembly controlled by the oven's control board, and it is designed to remain engaged until safe temperatures are confirmed.

During self-clean operation, the oven reaches temperatures well above normal cooking ranges, typically above 800 degrees Fahrenheit. The control board monitors an internal temperature sensor and will not send the release signal to the door lock motor until the cavity cools to a safe threshold, often around 400 degrees Fahrenheit or below depending on the specific model. Until that sensor reading drops to the required level, the LOCKED display will remain active. This is a protective interlock, not a fault condition, and the oven is functioning as designed when this message appears after a self-clean cycle.

If the LOCKED message appears at the start of a self-clean attempt rather than after one, the likely cause is an unlatched or improperly closed door. The control system requires confirmation that the door is fully shut before it will engage the lock motor and allow the high-heat cycle to proceed. In either scenario, pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad and allowing time for cooling is the correct first response before further diagnosis.