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GE Cooktop Repair Error Code F1

If your GE cooktop shows code F1, it usually indicates: Control/sensor fault detected.

  • Appliance: GE Cooktop
  • Meaning: Control/sensor fault detected
  • Coverage: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78745, 78758, 78759, 78729, 78748

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Issue

Appliance: Gas Cooktop Brand: Whirlpool Issue Type: Electrical Short / Ignition System Failure Customer Complaint The customer reported that the circuit breaker would trip when using the gas cooktop.

Fix

During diagnostics, it was discovered that one of the spark switches had melted, causing an electrical short. The most likely cause was liquid spillage during cooking, which penetr

* Prices shown are from past completed jobs and include parts and labor. Actual repair cost varies by model, diagnosis, and part availability.

What error code F1 means on a GE cooktop

F1 indicates Control/sensor fault detected.

How technicians usually fix it

We confirm the failing system during the diagnostic, then quote parts and repair options.

Typical fix: Inspect sensor harness and control board; replace the failing component based on test results.

Other GE error codes

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