Problem with key pad on GE 7-4885 clock radio

GE 7 4853 Clock Radio

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set the clock to a new time:
TIMER/CLOCK Pad
To set the clock, touch this pad twice and hold 3
seconds and then touch the + and - pads. The
time of day will flash in the display when the
oven is first turned on

Didn't give a model number, but try the following:

For a mechanical clock, push the center knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. (If the Minute Timer pointer should move also, let the knob out, turn the Timer pointer to OFF.)

For a digital clock, push in the center knob of the Minute Timer and turn Knob in either direction to set the Digital Clock numerals to the correct time.

For an electronic clock, touch the Clock pad. Touch the number pad. Touch the start pad until the time of day shows in the display. Note: On double wall ovens, you can only set the Timer for one oven.

(From the GE website)

You didn't give a model number, but try the following:

For an electronic clock:
Touch the Clock pad. Touch the number pad. Touch the start pad until the time of day shows in the display. (Taken from the GE website)

Range Setting the Clock and Timer Non-Electronic Clocks: To set the clock, push the center knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. (If the Minute Timer pointer should move also, let the knob out, turn the Timer pointer to OFF.)
Digital Clocks: To set the clock, push in the center knob of the Minute Timer and turn Knob in either direction to set the Digital Clock numerals to the correct time.
Electronic Clocks: To set the clock touch the Clock pad. Touch the number pads. Touch the number pads. Touch the start pad until the time of day shows in the display. Note: On double wall ovens, you can only set the Timer for one oven.

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Hello,

The F7 error code on GE ovens indicates either the control has detected one of the key pads on the interface/control is stuck or the clock ( ERC ) itself is faulty.

The first step in determining if it's simply a stuck key pad is to push the cancel/off key ( If you haven't already ). If that fails to clear the error try to shut off the 40amp breaker to the range at the service panel, leave it off for several minutes and upon resetting it the error will either return or the issue was a stuck key pad and you're good to go.

If the error does return after turning the power back on, you'll likely require a new ERC ( clock/timer ) unfortunately.

Hope this was helpful in moving you forward. Thank's for visiting "fixya" today and good luck.

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Shorted keypad. Could be any key except clear/off
check the membrane switch or the erc. An FO error is that clear/off key shorted by the way.
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F 7 code is an most G E ranges . is stuck key on pad . some of these can be unstuck but if hi heat caused the pad is warped and not repairable . turn off power disconnect the key pad from the clock and if code goes away key pad is at fault if it does not the eoc is at fault . and you will have to replace the clock . **** hope this helps . feed bk pls .

HI this is a touch pad or key pad issue. In most models, the touch or key pad are integrated. In this case, you will need to replace the entire control board or EOC(clock).

Now, if the touch or key pad is separate from the main control board, and linked, via linking ribbon, i would advise to use the procedure below to isolate the problem area.


Determine if problem is with the Key Panel or Control by:
1. Pushing CLEAR/OFF pad.
2. Disconnecting Ribbon Cable from control and waiting at least 32 seconds to see if Code recurs

If code recurs, problem is in the control. Replace control.

If code does not recur, problem is with the Key Panel.