Affected model seriesrange and wall-oven common-code family
Quick answer
Oven is too hot for requested operation / cooling period.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so OFF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Oven is too hot for requested operation / cooling period.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
Heating may be disabled after the fault is detected.
The oven may overshoot the set temperature.
The code can appear during preheat, bake, broil, or self-clean.
The door may remain locked until temperature falls on some models.
Why it happens
Possible causes
A cooling-airflow problem that allows electronics or cavity temperature to rise abnormally.
A damaged harness/connector in the temperature-control circuit.
An oven-temperature sensor or sensor circuit that is reading incorrectly.
An actual overtemperature condition that must be resolved before the oven is used again.
A relay/control fault that leaves a heating element energized too long.
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Do not force a locked door while the cavity is hot.
If the oven continues heating abnormally or the code returns quickly, disconnect power and arrange service.
Turn the oven off and let it cool fully before attempting another cycle.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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