GE Range ERR — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as Er on some models.
ERR on a GE range means there was an invalid entry when setting the oven controls — a setting combination the oven won't accept. Re-enter carefully and it clears.
What this code means
ERR is the invalid-entry message: GE's official chart reads 'ERR means that there has been an invalid entry when setting the oven controls.' It's GE's way of saying the combination you entered isn't one the control accepts — a time or temperature outside the allowed range, a self-clean attempt while the oven is too hot, or a key sequence the model doesn't support. It is a message, not a fault, so there is nothing wearing out.
GE's official range and wall oven fault-code page lists ERR as the invalid-entry message for oven controls, with a how-to video on the same page. The model number is on the frame behind the storage drawer.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature or time entered outside the allowed range | Very common | Yes — re-enter |
| Self-clean set while the oven is too hot | Common | Yes — let it cool |
| Key sequence your model doesn't support | Common | Yes — check the manual |
What you can try yourself
- Press CLEAR or OFF to cancel the invalid entry.
- Re-enter the setting slowly, confirming each value fits what your manual allows for that function.
- If ERR appeared while setting self-clean, let the oven cool fully and retry — a hot cavity is a common trigger.
- ERR that still won't accept a valid combination after these steps points at the control's input handling, which a technician can test.
When to call a technician
- ERR blocks every valid-looking entry, not just edge values.
- The oven beeps and rejects settings at random even when entries match the manual.
- ERR appears alongside other unusual display behavior.
Typical professional repair cost: No cost — ERR is an input message; a control-board repair for refusal to accept valid entries would run $200–$450 including labor.
Frequently asked questions
Is ERR a sign something is broken?
No — GE's chart defines it as an invalid entry while setting controls. Double-check the value, press CLEAR, and re-enter; honest typos and edge values are the usual story.
Why does my range show ERR when I try self-clean?
A hot cavity rejects self-clean in many GE models — the same page notes self-clean needs a cooled oven. Let it cool down and retry.
Can ERR appear from pressing keys too fast?
It can — a rushed key sequence can be parsed as an invalid entry. Slow down, confirm each prompt, and the message clears once an accepted combination registers.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related GE codes
- GE Range F2 F2 (F20 on some models) on a GE range is the over-temperature alarm: the oven exceeded its heat limit — usually a stuck bake or broil element, sometimes a sensor.
- GE Range F1 F1 on a GE range points at the keypad (keypanel): a stuck key, moisture under the touch panel, or the keypad's own circuit — occasionally the control board behind it.
- GE Range F3 F3 on a GE range is the oven temperature sensor fault — the probe reads open circuit (F4 is the shorted variant). Reset first, then a sensor or wiring diagnosis.
- GE Range F5 F5 on a GE range is the control-board fault: the main electronic control isn't behaving — shown as F8 or FF on some models. Reset once; recurring F5 means a board.
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