GE Slide-in Gas Ranges Oven Shuts Down
GE Slide-in Gas Ranges Oven Shuts Down
In Certain GE ovens, the Bake and Broil operations sometimes shut down when the temperature reaches approximately 250F. If the selected bake or broil function operates for a short time and then shuts down, the problem is not with the ERC but may be the cooling blower motor or its wiring.
Models affected: C2S986SEL1SS, C2S995SEL1SS, CGS986EEL1DS, CGS986SEL1SS, CGS995EEL1DS, CGS995SEL1SS, CHS985SEL1SS, CHS995SEL1SS, JGS760BEL1TS, JGS760DEL1BB, JGS760DEL1WW, JGS760EEL1ES, JGS760SEL1SS, P2S930SEL1SS, PGS930BEL1TS, PGS930EEL1ES, PGS930SEL1SS, PGS960BEL1TS, PGS960EEL1ES, PGS960SEL1SS
Repair Procedure:
1. Access the range ERC's Fault Retrieval Mode to display hidden fault codes (refer to the unit’s Mini-Manual). Fault code F350 typically appears, indicating the ERC has detected that the cooling fan blower wheel is not turning at the required speed or is not turning at all.
2. After cycling power to the range, enter the ERC’s Service (Test) Mode. Activate the cooling blower at low speed for a few seconds by pressing ‘3’.If the blower, which is visible through the vent trim at the rear of the maintop, fails to spin or spins very slowly, investigate the cause by removing the range maintop. Inspect the blower wheel for obstructions caused by wire routing, foreign objects, or insulation pressing against the red silicone hub, and repair it as needed. The blower wheel should rotate freely by hand, with no noise or undue friction.
3. Check the wiring connections to the low-speed (black wire), high-speed (red wire), and neutral (white wire) tabs of the blower motor. Ensure the gray plastic 6-pin connector is fully seated. If any of these checks fail, the issue lies with the wiring or connectors to the blower motor.
4. Reactivate the cooling blower in Service Mode and check for 120-volt AC between the low-speed tab (black wire) and neutral tab (white wire) of the blower motor (see strip circuit below). Confirm proper connection and voltage at the door lock motor switch and J903 pin 1 on the RC17 machine board at the rear of the unit. If 120 volts are not present from J903 pin 1 to neutral when the cooling fan is on in Service Mode, replace the machine board.
5. Disconnect power and check for resistance between white and red (~31 ohms) and white and black (~47 ohms) on the blower motor. If all wiring checks are correct and the blower wheel rotates freely, replace the blower motor assembly (BLOWER TANGENTIAL – WB26X29060) by removing the four hex-head screws that attach the assembly to the blower shroud. The upper back wire cover and the right side panel must be loosened to remove and replace the blower assembly.
Important Notice
** All appliance inspections, diagnostics, and repairs must be performed only by properly trained and qualified technicians. Attempting to repair appliances without the necessary expertise, tools, and safety knowledge may result in personal injury, property damage, or further damage to the appliance.
For safe and reliable service, always contact a licensed professional technician. **
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