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GE Profile Wall Oven Message “CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING”: Door Open Mid-Cycle

On GE Profile wall ovens and combination ovens with an LCD text display, such as the PT7800, PK7800 and PT9800 series, the message CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING means the door is open during a cooking…

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Code
CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING
Appliance
Wall Oven
Brand
GE
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING means

On GE Profile wall ovens and combination ovens with an LCD text display, such as the PT7800, PK7800 and PT9800 series, the message CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING means the door is open during a cooking or cleaning feature. The oven pauses its heating for safety while the door stays open and picks the cycle back up once the door is shut. You will see the message on the display until the door closes, and cooking time resumes afterward.

Common causes of CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING

  • Door opened during a cook or clean cycle
  • Door not fully latched after loading or checking food
  • Rack or pan edge keeping the door from closing completely
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close the oven door fully. 2. Make sure no rack, pan or towel is holding it open. 3. Watch the display; the message should clear and cooking should resume. 4. If you opened the door on purpose, remember food loses heat while it is open.

! Why to stop there
  • If the message stays with the door fully closed, we check the door switch and its wiring path.
  • We also check hinge alignment so the door seats against the switch.
  • Written price before work, and a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKINGCLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING questions
Why does my oven stop when I open the door?

The control pauses heating when the door opens during a cycle and shows CLOSE DOOR TO CONTINUE COOKING. Shutting the door lets the cycle resume where it left off.

The door is closed but the message stays. Why?

The oven may not be sensing the door. We check the door switch and hinge alignment, since a switch that does not register a closed door keeps the cycle paused.

Does cooking time reset when I close the door?

Cooking resumes after the door is closed. Because the oven loses some heat while open, food can take a little longer than the timer alone suggests, so check it before serving.

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