The unit turns on like it should then shuts itself off after 2 sec. no matter what kind of cooking setting I have tryed it shuts itself off after 2 sec.
I have: Reset the wall breaker, reset the breaker in my power panel, I have un-plugged then plugged back in.
In the unit booklet it does not give answers to this type of problem.
Doug
It looks like a component is short-circuited and then it acts to protect. Call a service.
SOURCE: have a ge spacemaker xl1800 - f3 error
The magnetron almost shortening , the diode sound beeping / replace magnetron.
SOURCE: stainless steel GE XL 1800 spacemaker works ok
So the fan motor's 21VAC winding is working. That's good.
But either the fan blade is loose on the shaft (a super glue fix) or the fan motor itself had failed.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
The fan motor is shown on the diagram there as reference # 78, part # AP3192806, located behind the control panel and adjacent to the magnetron.
I'm not sure you have to pull the oven from the wall to replace it, but if you do, the oven installation (& removal) instructions are included on the tech sheet inside the unit.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel, and it is very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating
components.
You can
also download GE
owner's manuals and installation instructions here.
If you don't find yours I can send you a copy, or if you need more help, feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit).
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
William E. "Ed" Miller,
AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
SOURCE: My GE Spacemaker XL 1800 was working fine and
check fuse inside unit microwave has a fuse around 15 to 25 amps get at local hard ware store u should discharge capacitor before installing fuse not nessary in microwave
SOURCE: F3 error GE Spacemaker XL 1800: Model JVM1851CD.
F3 on a GE / Hotpoint
microwave means you have a shorted membrane keypad (aka membrane switch).
If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by
itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.
So until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open when it's not in use, and of course one should never leave a microwave unattended while cooking.
If you (or someone you
know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically
involved.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating
components.
If you would like to
have us
do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs nationwide.
Either way, we can let
you know what your options and costs would be and send you other
helpful info.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more
information & help.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
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