GE Range Oven Controls Not Responding? Control Board WS01F10079 — Fix It Fast

If your GE gas range has unresponsive oven controls, won't hold temperature, or displays error codes that won't clear, the oven control board assembly is the most common cause. In most GE and Hotpoint gas ranges, the control board fails due to power surges, heat stress, or component fatigue — causing the oven to lose communication with the igniter, gas valve, or display. When it fails, the oven may be completely dead, stuck in an error state, or heating erratically. ⚡ High-failure component in GE gas ranges — especially after power events or years of heat cycling. Part WS01F10079 is the genuine OEM replacement control board that restores full oven functionality — controls, temperature regulation, and ignition sequencing — immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ The range has power — clock or display shows something, or breaker is confirmed on
• ✔ The stovetop burners ignite and work normally
• ✔ The oven igniter and temperature sensor have been tested and are within spec
• ✔ The wiring harness connections to the board are intact and undamaged
• ✔ ONLY problem is unresponsive oven controls, error codes, or erratic oven behaviour

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven touchpad buttons don't respond or respond intermittently
• Oven won't heat even though the igniter and gas supply are confirmed OK
• Error codes (F1, F3, F7, or similar) that won't clear after power cycling
• Display is blank, flickering, or showing garbled characters
• Oven temperature is erratic — overshoots or undershoots set temp significantly
• Range works partially — stovetop OK but oven completely dead

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the oven control system.

✔ In most cases, replacing the oven control board restores full oven operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WS01F10079
• Type: OEM Range Oven Control Board Assembly (ERC) — Item #50 in diagram
• Replaces: WS01F08608, 164D8450G177 — no modification required
• Brands: GE, General Electric, Hotpoint
• Note: If you also need the control panel overlay, order WS01F07902 separately.

⚙️ Installation Notes

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Basic tools required. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. The control board is accessed by removing the rear console panel. Photograph all wiring harness connections before disconnecting — there are multiple connectors and mis-wiring will cause immediate failure. Transfer connectors one at a time to the new board, reassemble, and restore power to test all oven functions before closing up.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages