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GE Range/Oven F4 — Oven Sensor Needs Replacement

GE Oven · Error code F4

What F4 Means

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

Most Likely Fix

Shorted oven temperature sensor circuit

PartOven temperature sensor (RTD probe)
Typical cost$15-30
Difficultyeasy
Time30 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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Symptoms

  • Oven heats incorrectly or quits
  • F4 on the display

Common Causes

1
Failed oven temperature sensor

The RTD sensor is open/shorted or out of spec.

2
Sensor wiring fault

A damaged sensor harness or connector.

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.

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.

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More GE Oven Codes

dF dF — Door Latch Switch Fault 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

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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.