GE Range Error Code F1: Meaning and Fix

How F1 appears on a GE range display.

GE range F1: example oven control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this code — AppliancePartsPros.com product photo, part WR55X10560

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. 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 F1

Stuck pad
Failed control
Water damage

How to fix it

Cancel the code and reset power.
Inspect the keypad area.
Replace the pad or oven control if the code remains.
Test with a short cycle.

Parts you may need

Part	Part no.	Buy
Oven control board	WR55X10560	Find part

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Questions

What does the F1 code mean on a GE range?

Same fault family as F0: a touch-pad key reads as constantly pressed.

Can I fix the F1 code myself?

Start with the free checks (power reset, connectors, obvious blockages). The likely repair involves the oven control board and live-circuit testing, so if the code returns, a qualified technician is the safer call.

How do I clear the F1 code?

Press Clear/Off, then cut power to the oven at the breaker for five minutes before restoring it. If F1 comes back, the underlying fault is still there; start with this: stuck pad.

Other GE range codes

GE range F0: example oven control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this code

F0Stuck touch pad

GE range F2: example oven temperature sensor (part WB21X5301), representative part photo for this code

F2Oven over-temperature during bake or clean

GE range F3: example oven temperature sensor (part WB21X5301), representative part photo for this code

F3Open oven temperature sensor

GE range F4: example oven temperature sensor (part WB21X5301), representative part photo for this code

F4Shorted oven temperature sensor

GE range F5: example oven control board (part WR55X10560), representative part photo for this code

F5Loss of relay drive circuit

GE range F8: example oven temperature sensor (part WB21X5301), representative part photo for this code

F8Shorted meat probe

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 JB645RKSS, PB911SJSS, JGBS66REKSS, PGB911SEJSS.