GE Oven / Range · Code F2 / F20

GE Oven / Range F2 code: Oven too hot

The oven control saw the oven temperature climb past a safe limit and shut the oven down. It often shows up during or right after a self-clean cycle, but it can happen during normal baking too.

Most common causes

  1. Oven temperature sensor giving a wrong reading
  2. Relay on the oven control board stuck on, so the element or burner keeps heating
  3. Overheating during a self-clean cycle
  4. Loose or damaged sensor wiring

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the oven off and let it cool completely.
  2. Switch off the range's circuit breaker for one to two minutes, then turn it back on to reset the control.
  3. Try a short bake at a normal temperature and watch that it stays steady.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: products.geappliances.com · searspartsdirect.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does F2 mean on a GE Oven / Range?

The oven control saw the oven temperature climb past a safe limit and shut the oven down. It often shows up during or right after a self-clean cycle, but it can happen during normal baking too.

Can I clear the F2 code myself?

Try these first: Turn the oven off and let it cool completely. Switch off the range's circuit breaker for one to two minutes, then turn it back on to reset the control. Try a short bake at a normal temperature and watch that it stays steady. Call a technician if F2 comes back after a reset, or right away if the oven keeps heating after you turn it off. GE says this code needs service.

How much does it cost to fix a F2 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other GE Oven / Range codes

F1 · Control panel or control board faultF3 · Oven temperature sensor faultF7 · Control panel (keypad) faultF9 · Door lock faultF5 · Electronic control failure

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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