When I turn the GE oven on sometimes it works fine other times it will shut off. When it shuts off it will give the F2 or F3 error sign.Can you please tell me what this means? Thanks

Your electronic control board is probably in need of a rebuild. Here's a detailed description of these codes, including F3:

Oven Failure After Self Clean and F1 Errors

Kenmore' F2 or F3 usually points to an open oven temperature sensor. If that is the problem, it's not an expensive repair.

Hi

F2/F3 error message relates to the oven temperature sensor or thermostat faults.

The fix is normally to replace it.

This link may help if you want to do it yourself

www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-replace-cooker-thermostat-oven-250012/

Hope you get it fixed.

Hi, you need to have your control board rebuilt or replaced (if it's stll available). Here's an article I wrote on this failure last year if you want to read the details. http://appliancejunk.com/blog/2009/10/24/oven-failure-after-self-clean-and-f1-errors/

F3 error code usually means a faulty oven temperature sensor, a fairly easy part to replace.

However, with an intermittent display problem as well this could mean a bad connection or relay in the oven control unit, which a bit more complicated.

Concerning the F3(Open or shorted oven temperature sensor (RTD)

Check sensor harness and harness connection between oven sensor and oven control. Replace oven temperature sensor (RTD) if wiring is ok.


Concerning the F1(Stuck touch pad)


Usually means that either the touch pad or the oven control (also called clock or ERC) is defective and needs to be replaced. If this fault code cannot be cancelled, replace the oven control (also called clock or ERC), touch pad, or both.

Call GE answer center 1-800-626-2000 ask for tech help, Have you Model # off you data plate ready.

These are the F2/F3 error codes for a Tappan oven
F2 Oven too hot Check Bake function, if OK, replace oven temperature sensor F3 Oven temperature sensor open Check oven temperature sensor, should be ~1100 ohms at room temperature. If too high or low, replace oven temperature sensor
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clarkco

i think f3 error code has something to do with the temp probe maybe it is the problem. the temp probe is located if you open the door directly in the back wall. it looks like a prong. should read 1100ohms the f2 error code though usually has something to do with the keypad i would check all the connections maybe they are loose.

It sounds like this is a common occurance among GE ovens.
Shut off the power at the box, then remove faceplate then remove the keypad.
after doing so, remove it from connector, and clean pins with an eraser.
Make sure the terminals are clean of debris, and check for a reset button on the back of the keypad.
I hope this helped you out.