F2/F3 on GE Profile oven/range model # J BP79W W1WW

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Equipment:  GE Profile oven/range model # J BP79W W1WW (Serial # RR208327G)

 

Issue #1:  Intermittent F3 fault while broiling steaks (all that I used oven cavity for).  This shuts the oven down.  Sometimes I could clear the alarm and go back to broiling, but problem was getting so bad that I just switched to heating steaks on the range in a pan (sorta works, but not as good for cooking).

 

Issue #2:  Every few days I get an F2 alarm (and audible beeping).  Tends to happen at night when I am sleeping, buck naked.

 

Other:  I did clean the oven a few weeks ago (had been years).  Just did it manually, not the self clean.  Paid attention to YT instructions to try not to mess the sensor or heating elements up, but who knows...

 

Troubleshooting already done:  Did a little Internet research and they suggest cycling power to clear "glitches".  So I just did that, just now.  (Using the breaker, for a few minutes.)  When I hit broil on the control plate, I get an immediate F3.  Happens every time, even if alarm cleared.  However, if I just hit broil twice, it seems to clear the F3 and start broiling, at least per control panel...but within 60 seconds, I get another F3.  Not enough time for top element (I used the top setting) to get red...but touching it, felt warm, as if started to heat.

 

Question:  What should I do?  (I am not an experienced repair person, just a bachelor steak eater.)  If I need a part, which one and where to get?  If I need to test a sensor or heating element or controls, which/how?

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If the advice is to call a technician fine (have an appliance store nearby that sells that service).  Or even if you think I need to replace the unit, just please advise.

 

P.s.  Tried to edit this into my question, but can't find the edit button.