My oven is saying F7 d6. The d6 is flashing. The oven is beeping. It is a GE model number jsp42s0k4ss
Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.
Do you have the dreaded F7 message pulsating from your oven? The original purpose of the F7 message is to signal a stuck START key, which is a rare occurrence.
The more common cause is a type of short circuit that occurs in the touch panel near the cable slot. The fix that I will describe addresses this type of fault. It will not fix a stuck START key. It will not fix a faulty Electronic Range Control (ERC). If you are getting other errors, such as F1, the fix may still do the job. F0 is usually a shorted off key.
Cleaning the ribbon cable connector is a myth. What you accomplish is to temporarily disrupt the short circuit occurring near the slot in the touch panel. With time the short circuit grows back. It happens more often when the humidity is high. So here is my solution to the F7 problem.
The most important step is first turn off the power to the oven at your circuit breaker panel.
You will need to open the touch panel. There are typically three small screws on the bottom edge of the touch panel. It is advisable to have an assistant to hold up the panel while you work on it. Pull the panel outward at the bottom to gain access. There are many wires attached to the panel. Do not allow the panel to dangle by the wires.
When the panel is open, you will see a flat ribbon cable connecting the ERC to the touch panel. See photo # 1. The principle of the fix is to apply additional insulation in and around the ribbon cable at the slot where it exits the touch panel.
There are three basic styles of touch panels. Here is how the fix is applied for each style.
1. Plastic touch panel with a two-segment ribbon cable.
Apply a slip of paper or file card material between the two segments of ribbon cable in the area of the slot. Work the paper down as far as it will penetrate. Typically it will only go in about 1/8". See photo # 2.
2. Metal touch panel with a two-segment ribbon cable.
Apply the extra insulation as per style 1. In addition, apply extra insulation on both sides of the ribbon cable and the edges of the slot.
3. Metal touch panel with a one-segment ribbon cable. Apply the extra insulation on both sides of the ribbon cable and the edges of the slot.
If your style is different from the above three styles, the fix will not work for your situation.
Don't be concerned about using paper for the insulation. It will not get hot enough to burn. You will probably find a set of instructions printed on paper in the top of the oven when you open the touch panel.
If the fix doesn't work for your situation, you will need to replace either the touch panel or the ERC. Here is how to determine which one is faulty.
1. Turn the power off.
2. Remove the ribbon cable connector from the ERC.
3. Turn the power back on.
If the F7 does not appear after a few minutes, the problem is in the touch panel and it must be replaced.
If the F7 returns after a few minutes, the problem is with the ERC and it must be replaced or repaired.
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Hello Korede, thank you very much for the response. I checked and the wires are intact, now to replace the panel would you know which is teh best place to find one? Please let me know.
The START and number 1 button on the control panel aren't working. In the past other numbers + the START button haven't worked. We've been able to unplug it and have been limping along for a while with it. Do we need to replace the control panel? If so, do you have a suggestion for where to get a replacement part? Thanks!
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