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GE Oven F31 — Shorted Meat Probe

GE Oven · Error code F31

What F31 Means

Control reads the meat probe circuit as shorted. Probe modes disabled until corrected.

Symptoms

  • F31 when probe inserted
  • Probe reads near zero degrees
  • Probe modes unavailable

Common Causes

1
Shorted probe element

Internal RTD shorted from heat or moisture damage.

2
Probe jack shorted

Foreign material or moisture bridges contacts in the jack.

3
Harness pinched and shorted

Wiring chafe between jack and control.

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug the probe and see if F31 clears.
  2. If yes, replace the probe.
  3. If F31 persists, inspect the jack for debris or corrosion and clean.
  4. Test the harness for shorts and repair or replace.
  5. Replace the control board if input circuit is the source.

Parts You May Need

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More GE Oven Codes

dF dF — Door Latch Switch Fault F0 Range/Oven F0 — Keypanel Problem F1 F1 — Control Failure / Runaway F2 F2 — Oven Over-Temperature F3 F3 / F4 — Oven Sensor Open or Shorted F30 F30 — Open Probe / Meat Probe Circuit

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com

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