GE Oven F9 Code: Door Lock Circuit
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Short answer
What F9 means
In GE's words, condensed: a component has failed somewhere in the door lock circuit (GE Appliances).
What GE says to try
- Turn the oven off and let it cool; do not force a locked door.
- Note whether it appeared during or after self-clean.
Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before reaching into any part of it. Codes and steps vary by model, so check your manual too.
If the code comes back
GE describes F9 as a failed component in the door lock circuit, which is a repair. Oven door repairs run $100 to $400; a door switch about $150. (Angi, oven repair cost (updated Sep 11, 2026))
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Quick answers
What does F9 mean on a GE range or wall oven?
GE says it means a component has failed somewhere in the door lock circuit.
How do I clear F9?
GE's steps: Turn the oven off and let it cool; do not force a locked door. Note whether it appeared during or after self-clean.
What does it cost if F9 keeps coming back?
GE describes F9 as a failed component in the door lock circuit, which is a repair. Oven door repairs run $100 to $400; a door switch about $150.
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