GE · Oven Moderate

F4 — GE Range/Oven F4 — Oven Sensor Needs Replacement

F4 means the oven temperature sensor (RTD) is reading out of range and needs replacement.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Moderate
Typical cost
$15-30
Verified against
products.geappliances.com ↗

The fix

Oven temperature sensor (RTD probe)

Shorted oven temperature sensor circuit

$15-30 easy difficulty 30 min Tools: screwdriver, nut driver, multimeter

Diagnose first: Sensor reading below spec or shorted to ground. Replace sensor; check wiring for pinched/melted insulation near oven cavity.

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How to fix it

  1. Reset at the breaker for 30 seconds.
  2. Test the oven sensor resistance (≈1080-1100 ohms at room temp) and inspect its wiring.
  3. Replace the sensor if out of spec.

Why it happens

Typical signs: Oven heats incorrectly or quits · F4 on the display

  • Failed oven temperature sensor The RTD sensor is open/shorted or out of spec.
  • Sensor wiring fault A damaged sensor harness or connector.

More GE oven codes

dF dF — Door Latch Switch Fault F0 Range/Oven F0 — Keypanel Problem F1 F1 — Keypanel (Touchpad) Problem F2 F2 — Oven Over-Temperature F3 F3 / F4 — Oven Sensor Needs Replacement F30 F30 — Oven Temperature Sensor Circuit Open

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: products.geappliances.com.