# GE microwaves error codes | Costolio

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Updated: 2026-11-02

# GE microwaves error codes

7 microwave error codes for GE microwaves, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from GE's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual.

## All codes

- [F1](https://costolio.com#f1) Open thermal sensor, from excessive heat.
- [F2](https://costolio.com#f2) Shorted thermal sensor.
- [F3](https://costolio.com#f3) Shorted touch pad.
- [F4 / F5](https://costolio.com#f4-f5) Humidity sensor open or shorted.
- [F6](https://costolio.com#f6) Shorted temperature probe.
- [F10](https://costolio.com#f10) Shorted touch screen.
- [888 / PF](https://costolio.com#888-pf) Power was interrupted.

## F1

What it means: Open thermal sensor, from excessive heat. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## F2

What it means: Shorted thermal sensor. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## F3

What it means: Shorted touch pad. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## F4 / F5

What it means: Humidity sensor open or shorted. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## F6

What it means: Shorted temperature probe. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## F10

What it means: Shorted touch screen. This one often needs a licensed technician.

### What to try

- Shut off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies power to the microwave oven for 30 seconds to clear the code.
- Service may be required in some cases.

## 888 / PF

What it means: Power was interrupted. You can usually fix this yourself.

### What to try

- Press Cancel/Off or Clear/Off and reset the clock.

### Source

- [Microwave error codes (GE Appliances support)](https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16575) (checked 2026-11-02)

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