Written by
Marcus Delaney Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeF6
ApplianceMicrowave
F6 is shown for a shorted temperature probe, and GE lists it for all microwave ovens.
What to do
Have a trained service technician diagnose and correct the issue; that is the direction GE gives when a microwave control shows a fault code.
Probe versus F6
A separate display, Probe, covers the opposite situation: an open temperature probe, or one left unplugged during a temp cook function. For another short, F2 concerns the thermal sensor, and F5 the humidity sensor.
GE microwave service, San Francisco area
Phone (415) 729-2045 with F6 on the screen. San Francisco callers should have the model number and a note of what was being cooked. Related information appears on microwave repair.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so F6 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F6 indicates a shorted temperature probe.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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