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olean  
#1 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:22:55 AM(UTC)
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I have a built in Ge oven JTP15BW2BB purchased in 1998. When I try to use the self clean I get a code "F2" after 1 hour. I have to turn the breaker off for a while for it to clear. I don't know if it would be worth it to call a repair man and my husband is a great handy man and an electrician so I am sure he could fix it if I can tell him what to look for. All else on the oven works just fine. Can you help?
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abadfish66  
#2 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:48:07 AM(UTC)
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Behind the control panel is a cooling fan. Either the cooling fan is not working, or (most likely) the screen behind the fan is clogged with dust... F2 during clean is an over heat error in the control panel section. You can remove the control panel by removing the 3 screws under the panel, then lift up and off....Make sure you turn the breaker off first...
olean  
#3 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:27:53 AM(UTC)
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I can hear a fan blowing while it is working. Is that the same fan you are referring to? Is this the only thing it can be. Things won't go flying when you take that cover off will they?
abadfish66  
#4 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:59:20 AM(UTC)
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I guarantee you the screen is clogged if you hear the fan running. No, nothing will go flying when you remove the panel. When you get in there, remove the fan and get rid of that screen.
olean  
#5 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:44:11 AM(UTC)
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Ok my husband just took the screen out and I have just started the clean cycle. Will post results in a bit. Thank you very much!!!
olean  
#6 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:38:46 PM(UTC)
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OMG!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. My oven has been cleaning for 3 hours so I would say it is fixed. It has been years since I have been able to clean my oven properly. No telling how much money this saved us. This is a great site and I am spreading the word.
abadfish66  
#7 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:53:25 PM(UTC)
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SWEET!!!! Your welcome :)
abadfish66  
#8 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:54:32 PM(UTC)
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I charge $186 to remove the screen
hendrycf  
#9 Posted : Friday, March 13, 2009 7:10:21 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: abadfish66 Go to Quoted Post
I charge $186 to remove the screen

You are the man!!!
Same oven, same problem, wife was ready to call repair man. Searched the Internet and found you solution above and sounded like good advice. Removed the screen and the oven works perfectly. Airflow at high temp now able to be controlled by the oven fan with the increased efficency allowing adequate airflow. Thank you, thank you

At $186 a "rescue" you should be able to weather the curent economy.
Hockstep  
#10 Posted : Saturday, March 31, 2012 3:28:56 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: abadfish66 Go to Quoted Post
I guarantee you the screen is clogged if you hear the fan running. No, nothing will go flying when you remove the panel. When you get in there, remove the fan and get rid of that screen.


Thanks so much for the info!! I have the same oven, GE JTP15, purchased back in 1997 and have had the F2 error after about 1 hour when cleaning for some time. My husband and I followed your suggestion, removed the screen (which was clogged) and set the CLEAN cycle to 4 hours.. worked like a charm!! Yay!
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