GE Oven / Range · Code F5 / F8 / FF

GE Oven / Range F5 code: Electronic control failure

The oven's electronic control board failed its own internal check. GE lists these codes as a sign that the control itself needs to be replaced.

Most common causes

  1. Failed electronic oven control board
  2. Power surge or unstable power
  3. Heat or moisture damage to the control

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Switch off the range's circuit breaker for about three minutes, then turn it back on to see if the code clears.

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

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

Quick answers

What does F5 mean on a GE Oven / Range?

The oven's electronic control board failed its own internal check. GE lists these codes as a sign that the control itself needs to be replaced.

Can I clear the F5 code myself?

Try these first: Switch off the range's circuit breaker for about three minutes, then turn it back on to see if the code clears. If the code returns after a reset, the control board usually needs to be replaced. Call a technician.

How much does it cost to fix a F5 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 faultF2 · Oven too hotF3 · Oven temperature sensor faultF7 · Control panel (keypad) faultF9 · Door lock fault

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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