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One unit show fault code F153

One element shown fault code F153 every time it is turned on. I've tried shut the circuit several times and it keeps coming back. I was wondering whether there is something I could do before I call the service guy.

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  • Anonymous Nov 25, 2007

    I have the same problem!!!!

  • JK50 Dec 07, 2007

    I also have the same problem. Turning off the power at the circuit breaker to allow the cooktop to reset itself didn't work.

  • Anonymous Dec 23, 2007

    I have the same problem.

  • mani54 Dec 26, 2007

    I have the same problem with F153 error code right front large burner model JP939CH1CC!!!

  • Anonymous Jan 01, 2008

    Same problem here. Does anyone have a solution. I am calling for service, I guess. email me with any ideas...please. Thanks! [email protected]

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2008

    I have the same problem, but haven't a clue about how to change the burner assembly. Should I call for service?

  • gcreser Jul 24, 2008

    I have model JP938WOC1WW. My left front burner has the F153 error code. The cooktop is 5 years old. I was searching the web for a site such as this to help me fix it. I won't go thru the aggravation of trying to get a GE repair man here. Rather try to fix it myself.

  • drosborn Nov 15, 2008

    I have model JP938 Same issue burner comes on then flashes error code rest power same thing

  • Iamohd Mar 01, 2009

    My GE range is 3 years old and both front burner have F153 code. Can not reset.

  • peter haket Mar 14, 2009

    my 30 in.profileJP938shows fault code F153.What could be the problem?

  • peter haket Mar 14, 2009

    cooktop shows f153 fault.

  • Anonymous Jan 15, 2013

    I have the same problem on one burner

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Hi - I've been having the same problem. GE tech service in St. Louis, MO has been a joke. 1st tech call cancelled 30 minutes before appointment. 2nd tech call to diagnose the F153 code I had already provided when I scheduled service on-line cost $74.95 and the tech didn't have the part on his truck. 3rd tech call a new tech shows up, has no knowledge of previous call diagnosis, opens the box sent to my home by GE and announces that the previous guy ordered the wrong part! We're on the 4th call. My cook top right front burner has not worked for a month. I've contacted GE corporate. The part you need (at least I need) for the right front burner which is a large burner is: WB30T10062. If I knew how to, I'd repair this myself. I don't have the extended warranty. The part is covered because my cooktop is only two years old (parts warrantied for five years) but labor is estimated to cost almost $200....plus the $74.95 "diagnostic" visit. A total rip-off. My advice, if you've got this cooktop, it's still under warranty and you aren't using all of the burners on a regular basis: start using them! The tech guy said most people use that front right burner alot and it eventually malfunctions (code F153). His suggestion was to start using the other burners on a regular basis, too, so that when they go out, at least the part will fall under the five-year warranty! When this cook top is done, I'm going to get a gas stove with "old fashioned burners" and it won't be GE!

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According to G.E. tech line, change the burner assembly and everything will be fine & the code will clear itself.

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