Kitchen Gas Appliances - fault codes

The persistent fault codes and beeps is very annoying. If I remember correctly, it happens two months ago when we changed the setting on the key pad during baking, or something like that.

Following instructions on this board, I unscrewed the back panel with the power cord plugged in, and unplugged the wire ribbon for 40 seconds. The beeping and F7 code stopped overnight. This morning, the annoying code F0 and beep start again. I pulled the wire ribbon and waited 100 seconds as instructed according to the pamphlet which came with the oven. The last I heard calling home from the office is the beeps are still there.

What now?

Hello Yaofeng and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances forum.

Chances are the computerized control board is defective. Try unplugging the appliance for several hours and then plug it back in. Power failures can cause error codes. The circuit board may reset but not very likely too.

If unplugging the appliance from the electrical power source fails to resolve the problem, remove the board and take it to the local appliance parts store. Retail parts dealers can help determine what the possible problem may be.

Bring the make, model and serial numbers and stop in at the store. The info will also help to determine the possible problem causes. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.

F0 - F1 - F7....Code Condition Check or Repair is Required.
Determining if the problem is within the Key Panel or Control by trying this procedure:

First: Push the CLEAR/OFF button on the control pad.

Second: Disconnect the Ribbon Cable from control module.
Waiting at least 1 minute, then reconnect.

If the code recurs the problem is in the control. Replacing the control is requred.

If code does not recur, problem is with the Key Panel.

If the keypad is stuck it may mean the relay is turned on.

Fault Code Help Web Sites:
Oven codes and the problem solutions should be available here:

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&P=176
http://www.applianceaid.com/fault_codes.html

Fault code help links

WHIRLPOOL
Range/Stove/Oven Fault Codes Non Y-Line

NOTE: Not valid for Y line. If there is a Y near the end of your model number, do not use this chart.
F5 - E0 F5 - E1 and E2 - Check door/latch switch - Replace component.

Range/Stove Oven Fault Codes, Common
F5 - E0 F5 - E1 and E2 - Check door/latch switch - Replace switch if defective.

Range/Stove/Oven Fault Codes
F1 - Defective touch pad or membrane - Replace touch pad or membrane (this problem is usually the touch pad)
F1 - Watchdog on board - Replace touch pad or clock assembly (also called the ERC)

F1 - Power to element relay energized during time of day display - Wiring harness shorted or change power relay board (PRB)
Note: for double ovens, change second oven board

How to test many brands of Ranges that are flashing a F1 fault code: You *may* have either a bad ERC (clock) or a bad touch pad.

Disconnect power to stove
Gain access to the back of the clock (electronic range control or ERC).
Unplug the touch pad ribbon connector from the ERC. This will be a flat wire approx. 1 1/2" to 2" wide.
Make sure everything is clear and will not short out when power is turned back on.
Turn power back on to stove.
Watch for the F1 and listen for the beep.
If you get the F1 and beep, replace the ERC.
If after approx. 30 minutes you do NOT get the F1 and hear the beep, replace the touch pad.

Some models incorporate the touch pad and the clock as one part. Newer Maytag ranges with a F1 fault code the problem was a defective oven temp sensor. Carefullycheck the wires to and from the oven temp sensor.

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I want to give it one more try to get rid of the fault codes on the GE gas range (model JGBP85) before I remove the display panel to replace it. Lat night, I unplugged the power cord and proceeded to do exactly what I have been doing in my prior two attempts. I unscrewed the back panel, removed the wire ribbon and left it disconnected for a good 10 minutes before plugging it back again.

Fingers crossed, twelve hours later there was no beeping from the oven and no codes on the display. The only difference was in my previous attempts I left the power cord plugged in.

Hello & Thanks Yaofeng

Glad you where able to determine the cause and fix the problem. Thanks for posted the solution to the problem too.

Doing so allows other readers of your question and within this forum to learn more.

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