The Thermal Fuse is an OEM part for GE ranges. This component is a safety device to protect the range from overheating. It is located in the electrical circuit and acts as a fail-safe to cut off the power supply to the range if it detects excessive heat.
Causes of a faulty thermal fuse can include power surges, overheating due to prolonged use, or other electrical issues. When the fuse blows, it interrupts the electrical flow, preventing potential damage to the range's sensitive components and ensuring user safety.
Symptoms of a bad fuse may include:
- The range not turning on or functioning at all.
- The oven not heating up or not reaching the desired temperature.
- The range displaying error codes related to temperature issues.
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
GE profile in wall oven gave F 9 code and would shut off after 30 minutes Matthew M. • Fairfield , CA • July 23, 2018
The F9 error code is supposed to indicate that the door lock mechanism has failed. My oven would give the F9 code and turn off during normal baking at 400 F after about 30-40 minutes. It turns out that GE must have programmed the error codes incorrectly in my model, because the real problem was that my control board cooling fan was no longer functional, and one of the two thermal switches was shutting off the unit when the control board area got too hot.
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