Have a JTP18s0D1ss ge profile oven. Some control buttons on touch pad do not work. I need to know if it is control panal or touchpad that needs replacing. I have powered down and powered up to allow capacitor dissapation. no change. i have pulled ribbon and reset ribbon. no change. i have pulled ribbon powered back up. Got the clock showing upon power up. I am not getting any actual error codes. Thanks for advice.

Charlie Popeck

• 68 Answers
• Posted on May 29, 2007

SOURCE: GE Profile Oven FTP18 - F7 Code

The F7 problem is usually caused by a short circuit between segments of the ribbon cable connecting the touchpanel to the ERC. Open the touch panel. Insert a slip of paper (yes paper) between the two segments of ribbon cable where it exits the slot in the touchpanel. Try to work the paper down as far as possible. A piece of file card may work better. See the attached photo. If you have a metal touch panel, also add slips of paper between the ribbon cable and the edges of the slot. I have shared my solution with over 795 folks with the F7 problem. Most report success. Cleaning the contacts is a myth. It is only a short time solution as when you move the cable you are temporarily disrupting the short circuit, but it will grow back. The short is caused by what is know a dendrite. It is a growth from the silver traces on the membrane switch conductors. If you want more technical information, contact me at [email protected]. The solution should work for all ovens made by GE including Kenmore as far back as 1998. Don't be concerned about putting paper in the top of the oven. GE places a set of instructions in the top of the oven. Many folks have replaced touchpanels only to have the problem return.

Charlie Popeck

• 68 Answers
• Posted on Jan 08, 2008

SOURCE: GE Profile 2002 Wall oven JCKP18BA2BB Code faults

Try my solution for the F7 problem at the following link:

http://www.applianceblog.com/manuals/Dreaded_F7_Problem.pdf

I have shared this with over 1500 folks and most report success.
Please let me know. Also, what is your model number, how old is your oven and where are you located? I am making a study of this problem. You can email me at: [email protected]

John Tripp

• 4656 Answers
• Posted on Mar 28, 2009

SOURCE: GE Profile JT952 Touch Pad Button Issue

Try this link
http://www.fixya.com/howto/h155060-dreaded_f7_error

SOURCE: Touch pad for the oven does not work

eith touch pad or control board un plug the touch pad if it returns the board is bad if it dont the touch pad is

SOURCE: Exactly the same problem. My oven is 11 yrs old instead of 10

All F3-E Codes - Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD) or Warming Drawer Defect - Replace oven temperature sensor (RTD).


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