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GE Oven dF — Door Latch Switch Fault

GE Oven · Error code dF

What dF Means

The control sees a mismatch between commanded door latch state and the latch switch feedback. Self-clean and sometimes bake will be disabled.

Symptoms

  • dF appears when starting self-clean
  • Oven will not lock door
  • Door locked but display says unlocked or vice versa

Common Causes

1
Failed latch switch on door lock assembly

Switch contacts worn or broken.

2
Misaligned latch cam

Switch never gets pressed by the cam at lock position.

3
Failed door lock motor

Motor cannot fully drive the cam to the switch.

How to Fix It

  1. Power down at the breaker.
  2. Remove the top panel of the range or the back of a wall oven to access the door lock assembly.
  3. Inspect the latch cam and microswitches. Manually move the cam to verify both switches click.
  4. Test switches with a multimeter; replace any that don't change state.
  5. If the latch motor binds or doesn't drive the cam fully, replace the whole lock assembly.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement GE oven door lock assembly View on Amazon→

More GE Oven Codes

F0 Range/Oven F0 — Keypanel Problem F1 F1 — Control Failure / Runaway F2 F2 — Oven Over-Temperature F3 F3 / F4 — Oven Sensor Open or Shorted F30 F30 — Open Probe / Meat Probe Circuit F31 F31 — Shorted Meat Probe

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.