On the covered GE range or wall oven platform, F0, F1, F6, F7 means GE says F0 and F1 usually mean a problem with the keypanel, and that many times the keypanel needs to be replaced. First, disconnect power and make sure no key is held.
Differential
Likely causes of “GE range or wall oven code F0, F1, F6, F7”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A shorted OFF key on a membrane keypad (F0)
What separates it F0 shows and the keypad has a rubbery membrane
How to confirm iFixit says F0 usually indicates a shorted OFF key on a membrane pad; with the pad disconnected, terminals 13 and 14 read open, and about 150 ohms with OFF held
- 2
Oxidised ribbon cable contacts
What separates it The code appears intermittently or after moisture, which points to oxidised ribbon cable contacts
How to confirm iFixit says to clean the ribbon cable contacts with a pencil eraser and reseat the cable firmly
- 3
A warped membrane keypad (F6, F7)
What separates it The pad shows ripples after a self-clean cycle, which points to a warped membrane keypad (F6, F7)
How to confirm iFixit says items left on the stovetop can deflect heat toward the keypad during self-clean and warp it
- 4
A faulty control module (F1)
What separates it F1 shows and the board has burn marks, which points to a faulty control module (F1)
How to confirm iFixit says the most common F1 cause is a faulty control, often with burned areas or brown streaks near components
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact characters shown on the display: F0, F1, F6 or F7
- Whether the keypad is glass touch or membrane
- Note whether any key responds abnormally before you start troubleshooting
Try in this order
0 of 6 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleDisconnect power and make sure no key is held.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleGE says a trained service technician should diagnose and correct a fault code. Sometimes shutting off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies the range for a minute or two clears the code, but if the control does not reset, service may be required.
Reset the power
ReversibleTurn off the circuit breaker for a few minutes and turn it back on; GE says shutting off power for a minute or two can clear a code, but if the control does not reset, service may be required.
Reseat the keypad cable
ReversibleWith power off, disconnect the keypad ribbon cable, clean the contacts carefully with a pencil eraser, and reconnect it seated well and folded properly.
Test a membrane pad
ReversibleWith the pad disconnected, measure terminals 13 and 14 on the ribbon cable: open (OL) with no key pressed and about 150 ohms with OFF held; if the readings differ replace the keypad, and if they match replace the control.
Glass touch pads
ReversibleYou cannot measure a glass touch keypad beyond infinite resistance between pins; iFixit describes a key-press reset sequence, and otherwise replace the keypad, then the control.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- F0, F1, F6, F7.
- Parts named
- Keypad; ribbon cable; control.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Turn the circuit breaker off before any panel is opened or any wire is touched
- !GE says a trained service technician should be called when the control shows a fault code
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. GE lists F0, F1, F6 and F7 with the same meaning, so they share this page. The 150 ohm reading is iFixit's for a membrane keypad.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does F0, F1, F6, F7 mean on a GE range or wall oven?+
GE says F0 and F1 usually mean a problem with the keypanel, and that many times the keypanel needs to be replaced.
Is it the keypad or the control?+
iFixit says opinions differ; test the keypad first, and replace both if the code shifts to F0 with the ribbon cable removed.
Can self-clean cause it?+
iFixit says a membrane keypad can warp from self-clean heat.
Will resetting fix it?+
Only sometimes; the control may not reset.