Ge wall oven display says F7 (by 2 users)

posted by Waterhead on May 29, 2007

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Display says F7 and alarm sounds

I have the same problem.

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Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 13, 2008

I have the same problem.

I reset the circuit breaker ans slid the slice of paper between as directed.

F7 still occurs.

Please help. An I doing somethin wrong?

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posted on May 30, 2007

Powerman

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Your problem is most likely caused by a short between sections of the ribbon cable between the touchpanel and the electronic control. The solution is to insert a slip of paper between the sections where it exits the touch panel. See the attached photo. If you have a metal touchpanel, insert slips of paper on either side of the ribbon cable as well. CAUTION: Be certain to turn off the power to the oven before you poke your fingers in and around the touchpanel. My solution has worked for hundreds of folks. Don't worry about the paper burning. If you have questions, contact me at hutchipop@yahoo.com.

Comment by Powerman, posted on May 30, 2007

Here is the photo showing my solution. I have now shared this solution with over 800 individuals. Most report success. This problem is caused by a design defect in all GE and Kenmore ovens.
The technical name for the problem is called Dendrite growth. Many electronic devices have failed because of this well known problem. GE could have prevented this problem for only a few pennies. Do a search on GE oven F7 to learn more about this wide spread problem.

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posted on Feb 29, 2008

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Looking for two year for this solution. Piece of card behind the ribbon and I cleaned the contacts just to be sure. After years of random F7 in the middle of the night, it all works perfectly again. Thanks so much. Saved key panels and electronics replacements.

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