GE Start circuit or safety interlock issue

Clock and timer work but oven will not start when pressing START

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Defective START key on touchpad, Child lock/Sabbath mode active, Faulty door switch, Control board input failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before removing the control panel or accessing switches.

  • Check modes: Ensure control lock and Sabbath mode are off. Refer to the user manual to disable them.
  • Test door switch: If the oven thinks the door is open, it may not start. Test the door switch for proper operation and replace if faulty.
  • Keypad test: If other keys work but START does not, the touchpad is likely bad. Replace the control panel/touchpad assembly.
  • Control board: If the keypad is good, the EOC may not be recognizing the START signal and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Control Panel / Touchpad Assembly
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