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GE Microwave Error Code F6: Meaning and Fix

F6
How F6 appears on a GE microwave display.
GE microwave F6: example main control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this code
AppliancePartsPros.com product photo, part WR55X10560

Reading the microwave display

On a microwave the code replaces the clock on the display. Unplug the unit for a minute to see if it clears, and note the code before you do. GE writes letters and numbers together with no space, so E22 is one code, not E2 and 2.

GE Appliances, now owned by Haier, mixes legacy GE boards with newer connected platforms. Washers and dryers tend to use E or D codes, ranges and microwaves use F codes, and refrigerators show Er codes. The codes apply to model numbers such as GDF630PSMSS, GDT665SSNSS and GTD65EBSJ0WS; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F6

How to fix it

  1. Unplug the probe and retry.
  2. Clean the jack.
  3. Replace the temperature probe.
  4. Run a short test cycle to confirm the code does not come back.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Main control boardWR55X10560Find part

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Questions

What does the F6 code mean on a GE microwave?

The cooking temperature probe was seen as shorted for more than 5 seconds.

Can I fix the F6 code myself?

Often yes. The most likely repair is the main control board, a part most owners can swap with basic hand tools after unplugging the appliance, and it is usually quicker than a service visit.

How do I clear the F6 code?

Unplug the microwave for five minutes, plug it back in and press Clear. If F6 comes back, the underlying fault is still there; start with this: damaged probe.

Other GE microwave codes

GE microwave F1: example magnetron (part WB27X10939), representative part photo for this codeF1Oven cavity thermistor openGE microwave F2: example magnetron (part WB27X10939), representative part photo for this codeF2Oven cavity thermistor shortedGE microwave F3: example main control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this codeF3Key panel shortedGE microwave F4: example main control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this codeF4Humidity sensor faultGE microwave F5: example main control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this codeF5Humidity sensor fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including JVM3160RFSS, PVM9179SKSS, JES1460DSWW.