GE range LOC / ERR / OFF: control status messages
GE Appliances identifies LOC as Child Lockout, ERR as an invalid control entry, and OFF in certain self-clean/cool-down conditions.
What this guide covers
Error codes: LOC, ERR, OFF
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
Start with the observations and external checks that can be verified without opening energized assemblies. The interactive version asks these in order and changes the path based on your answers.
- Which kind of status is this?These displays can describe a setting or operating state rather than a hardware fault.
- Is OFF appearing after self-clean or while the oven is still very hot?GE says OFF can appear when the oven is too hot for the requested function.
What the answers can lead to
Turn Child Lockout off using the exact model instructions
LOC is a control-lock status on supported GE ranges.
Evidence strength: Strong
Allow the oven to cool fully
OFF can be a normal protective state while the oven remains too hot.
Evidence strength: Strong
Clear the display and enter the setting again
ERR indicates an invalid control entry on supported models.
Evidence strength: Strong
The status cannot be cleared normally
A persistent LOC/ERR/OFF outside the documented condition needs model-specific support.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
A persistent LOC/ERR/OFF outside the documented condition needs model-specific support.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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