GE Profile PGBS960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Free-Standing Gas F8 Error Fix: Shorted Meat Probe Circuit

Error code F8 on the GE Profile PGBS960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Free-Standing Gas means: Shorted Meat Probe Circuit. The meat probe circuit detected a short — unplug the meat probe from the oven receptacle; if error clears, probe is faulty; if it persists with probe unplugged, the receptacle or wiring is shorted

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Meat Probe Receptacle or Wiring" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Meat Probe Receptacle or Wiring") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Wire strippers, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $150-$220. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE Profile PGBS960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Free-Standing Gas has 8 other known error codes, including: F0 (Stuck Touch Pad Key), F1 (Electronic Oven Control (ERC) Failure), F2 (Oven Over-Temperature Condition), F3 (Open Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD)), F4 (Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor), and 3 more.

Error code F8 also appears on 6 other GE Profile models: PB935YPFS 30 in Slide-In Gas Range 22,000 BTU with True European Convection, PB960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Slide-In Convection Electric, PGB935YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Slide-In Double Oven Gas, PGS930SELSS 5.6 cu ft Smart Slide-In Gas Convection, PHS930YPFS 5.3 cu ft Smart Slide-In Induction, PSS93YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Slide-In Double Oven Induction. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.