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Sensor error GE microwave model JVM1660WB001 works normally but doesnot heat

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  • William Miller
    William Miller May 11, 2010

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    first thing I would suggest is a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a
    minute or so. Then plug it back in, set the clock and try again.



    If that doesn't work,
    leave it unplugged for about 5 minutes.


    When you hit Start to
    microwave, do the inside light, cooling fan, and turntable all come on?



    Any unusual noises? Is
    it louder or quieter than usual?


    We have a sound clip of what a microwave should sound like when the cooling fan and high voltage section are operating here.

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I had the same exact thing happen...I put in some popcorn, it wouldn't pop. The screen said "sensor error". I tried heating water, a piece of chicken...nothing would heat. I unplugged it, plugged it back in...nothing. The manual says to close the door and hit the clear/cancel button. I could have sworn I had done that, but my wife simply hit the clear button and it started working again good as new. Hope yours does the same. : ))

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