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GE Appliances oven error code

GE Appliances oven code F9 / FC: Door lock circuit fault

GE ranges and wall ovens with self-clean door locks

What F9 means

A component has failed somewhere in the oven door lock circuit.

Also shown as: FC, depending on the model.

Likely causes

  • Door lock motor or switch failure
  • Door lock wiring fault

Safe first checks

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

When to stop

Don't force a locked oven door open, especially after self-clean when the oven is very hot. Door lock repairs are for a trained technician.

Parts that may help

Only order a part once the checks above point to it, and match the part number to your model.

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.