GE JB655SKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Slide-In Electric Convection Oven Stainless Steel MECH-LIGHT Error Fix: Oven Interior Light Not Working

Error code MECH-LIGHT on the GE JB655SKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Slide-In Electric Convection Oven Stainless Steel means: Oven Interior Light Not Working. The oven interior light does not illuminate when the door is opened or the light button is pressed — the most common cause is a burned-out bulb; GE ovens typically use a 40-watt appliance-rated halogen or incandescent bulb with a standard or intermediate base; always use an appliance-rated bulb as standard household bulbs cannot withstand oven temperatures; if bulb replacement does not fix it, check the oven light socket for corrosion and test the door-activated light switch for continuity

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Oven Light Socket or Door Light Switch" (medium difficulty, ~45 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 Oven Light Socket or Door Light Switch") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE JB655SKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Slide-In Electric Convection Oven Stainless Steel 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 MECH-LIGHT also appears on 13 other GE models: JB645RKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Electric Range with Convection Oven and Self-Clean, JB655YKFS 5.3 cu ft Electric Range with Self-Clean, JB735SPSS 5.3 cu ft Freestanding Electric Convection, JB750SJSS Electric Convection Range, JGB735SPSS 5.0 cu ft Freestanding Gas Convection, JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range, and 7 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.