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GE Oven F2 — Oven Over-Temperature

GE Oven · Error code F2

What F2 Means

F2 means the control sensed the oven temperature climbed above the safe limit. The oven shuts off heat to protect itself.

Most Likely Fix

Oven temperature exceeds limit during bake or clean cycle

PartOven temperature sensor (RTD probe)
Typical cost$15-30
Difficultyeasy
Time30 min

Tools: screwdriver, nut driver, multimeter

Diagnose first: RTD should read ~1080 ohms at room temp. Out-of-spec sensor sends false high-temp signal. If sensor checks good, the ERC relay is likely stuck closed.

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If the primary fix doesn't resolve it:

PartOven electronic control board (ERC)
Typical cost$150-350
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Symptoms

  • Oven shuts off during use
  • F2 beeping/flashing
  • Oven runs too hot

Common Causes

1
Faulty oven temperature sensor (RTD)

A sensor reading low makes the control overheat the oven.

2
Stuck relay on the control board

A welded bake/broil relay keeps the element powered.

3
Shorted element wiring

A grounded bake or broil element.

How to Fix It

  1. Turn the oven off; if F2 appears during self-clean, let it cool and retry a normal bake.
  2. Unplug and measure the oven sensor resistance (about 1080-1090 ohms at room temp for GE).
  3. If the sensor is in spec, suspect a stuck relay on the control board.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.