On the covered GE range or wall oven platform, backwards "C" means GE says a backwards C in the display means the oven has been set for Sabbath Mode. It is not a fault. First, note that Sabbath Mode was set.
Differential
Likely causes of “GE range or wall oven code backwards "C"”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Sabbath Mode is on
What separates it A backwards C shows in the display, which points to sabbath Mode is on
How to confirm GE says a backwards C means the oven has been set for Sabbath Mode
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Sabbath Mode started by holding the panel keys
What separates it The backwards C appeared after panel keys were held while cleaning
How to confirm Exit the mode as the steps describe and see whether the display returns to normal
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A setting left on after a holiday
What separates it The backwards C has stayed on since the last observance and the oven will not preheat normally
How to confirm Check whether the oven was last used in Sabbath Mode and exit it as the steps describe
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The symbol shown on the display
- Whether the timer and lights are disabled
- Which control type the oven has
Try in this order
0 of 6 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleNote that Sabbath Mode was set.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleGE points to its videos on setting up Sabbath Mode on models with a numbered pad or with up and down arrows.
Recognize it
ReversibleThe backwards C means Sabbath Mode is active, not a fault.
Exit the mode
ReversibleFollow the owner's manual for your control, digipad or up and down arrows, to turn Sabbath Mode off.
Confirm
ReversibleConfirm the symbol disappears and normal controls return.
Confirm the display
ReversibleLook at the panel; a backwards C where the temperature should be means Sabbath Mode is on and nothing is broken.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- A backwards C.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Request service if Sabbath Mode will not turn off using the manual's method
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. The exit steps differ by control type.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does backwards "C" mean on a GE range or wall oven?+
GE says a backwards C in the display means the oven has been set for Sabbath Mode. It is not a fault.
What is the backwards C?+
Sabbath Mode.