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GE / Oven

Oven error / SERVICE MAY BE NEEDED

Lower thermal oven function error; this troubleshooting row does not diagnose the upper microwave or identify a failed component.

What it means

Lower thermal oven function error; this troubleshooting row does not diagnose the upper microwave or identify a failed component.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Press Clear/Off, let the lower oven cool for an hour, then retry its function.
  2. If the lower-oven message repeats, disconnect all power for at least 30 seconds, reconnect and call service if it returns.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.