When should I call a technician for code F1?

GE says a trained service technician should diagnose oven fault codes. Until it's fixed, GE recommends leaving the oven off at the breaker; you can switch it on just long enough to use the surface burners or elements, then off again. Unplug it or switch the breaker off before you remove any panel. Don't test or replace wiring, control boards, heating elements or motors under power. If you see scorching, smell burning, or the breaker trips again, leave it off and call a qualified appliance technician or electrician.

GE Appliances Oven Error Code F1 / F0 / F6: Keypanel (touchpad)…

What F1 means

There's a problem with the keypanel (the touchpad on the oven control). Often the keypanel needs to be replaced.

Also shown as: F0, F6, F7, depending on the model.

Likely causes

Failed or shorted keypanel

Safe first checks

Turn the range or wall oven off at the circuit breaker for a minute or two, then back on, to see if the code clears.

When to stop

GE says a trained service technician should diagnose oven fault codes. Until it's fixed, GE recommends leaving the oven off at the breaker; you can switch it on just long enough to use the surface burners or elements, then off again.

Checked against: GE Appliances: Range & Wall Oven - Oven Error, Fault or Function Codes. Codes can differ by model and year, so confirm with your owner's manual.