On the covered GE range or wall oven platform, ERR means GE says ERR means there has been an invalid entry when setting the oven controls. It is not a fault. First, cancel and enter the setting again. Press Cancel and enter the setting again.
Differential
Likely causes of “GE range or wall oven code ERR”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
An invalid entry was made when setting the oven controls (ERR)
What separates it ERR shows right after you pressed a sequence of keys
How to confirm Press Cancel and enter the setting again
- 2
A setting outside the range the oven allows
What separates it A temperature or time was too high or too low
How to confirm Check the allowed range in the manual
- 3
Keys pressed in the wrong order
What separates it The sequence did not match what the oven expects
How to confirm Follow the manual's steps
- 4
A keypad that is damp or dirty
What separates it Keys register by themselves
How to confirm Wipe the panel dry
- 5
A keypad fault
What separates it ERR appears without any entry
How to confirm Contact GE service
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- What you were setting when ERR appeared
- The value you entered
- Whether the keypad is clean and dry
- The model number
Try in this order
0 of 12 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleCancel and enter the setting again.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleGE offers a short video on the ERR display in its guide.
Clear the entry
ReversiblePress Clear/Off to clear the control.
Re-enter carefully
ReversibleSet the function again with a temperature or time in the allowed range.
Check the manual
ReversibleCheck the owner's manual for the allowed range of the function you are setting.
Clear and re-enter
ReversiblePress the clear key, wait for the display to reset and enter the function, then the temperature, then the time in the order the manual shows.
Press Cancel
ReversibleClear the entry and start again.
Re-enter the setting slowly
ReversiblePress each key once and wait for the display.
Check the range
ReversibleMake sure the temperature or time is allowed.
Wipe the keypad
ReversibleA damp panel can register false presses.
Try a simple bake
ReversibleSet 350 degrees and see whether the oven accepts it.
Watch for a repeat
ReversibleIf ERR returns without an entry, note it.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- The code on this page
- ERR, an invalid entry.
- Parts involved
- None; the oven rejected a setting.
- Source
- GE's range and wall oven fault codes article.
- Why the oven says ERR
- The control checks each entry against the limits it allows, such as a maximum temperature or a time range. When a value falls outside those limits, or a key combination is not allowed, it shows ERR so that you know that the entry was refused and not stored.
- Setting an oven by steps
- Choose the function first, then the temperature, then the time. Pressing keys out of that order is the most common cause of ERR, and the manual's setting chart for your model shows the order.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Request service if ERR returns every time you set the controls correctly
- !GE says ERR is not a fault, so only call for service if it appears without any entry
- !GE offers a short video on the ERR display in its guide
- !Contact GE if the keypad seems unresponsive
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. ERR is a data-entry message, not a fault code.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does ERR mean on a GE range or wall oven?+
GE says ERR means there has been an invalid entry when setting the oven controls. It is not a fault.
What does ERR mean on a GE oven?+
An invalid entry was made.
Why did it happen?+
A value that is out of range or a key pressed out of order.
Is there a video?+
GE offers a short video on the ERR display in its guide.
Can ERR damage the oven?+
No, it only refuses the entry; nothing is changed or harmed.
What if it shows ERR every time I set a bake?+
Wipe the keypad dry and try again slowly; a damp or worn keypad can register presses you did not make, and a persistent fault should be checked by GE.