Ge model jvm1630wboo7 won’t run with door closed but runs with door open

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this is a problem with your programme timer these can be expensive to replace and because of the age you will probably be better buying a complete new unit as you could repair it and you could come across other related problems and could end up spending a fortune sorry i couldnt be any more help

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A simple test is to place a piece of bread in the microwave ( it heats up very fast) and then if your microwave was actually ON and generating RF, the bread would get hot very fast.. If it remains cool then only the fan is on. It appears that you may have a faulty door switch thou because once you open the door, your microwave should be off..

Are you sure the VENT is not on? That blower will operate regardless of the door open or closed so you must switch it OFF.

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Willaim,
I have gone through the testing on the Mini Manual and still have intermittant operation. When I turn the oven on there is a secondary humming noise that indicates the oven is working. I can tell at once if the seconday hum is not there. When the oven starts that econd hum sort of kicks in a second or two after the oven starts. 6 months ago I seated all 4 of the door switches and the oven worked non stop for like 6 months. All of a sudden it went out again like before. Is there more to testing these switches than just continuity or no continuity? Can they be partially bad?

I was going to retest all switches for resistance and connections, as well as Magnatron and other high voltage connections per your Blog

Thanks,

Rwood

William Miller

• 9179 Answers
• Posted on May 20, 2009

SOURCE: GE Microwave Model JE1640WA runs when the door is open only

You probably have a loose or broken door switch mount or the door may be slightly misaligned.

See:
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt
and
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt
and
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/doorsw.txt

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.



You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number from the tag on the oven here.

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Hi, Main control board bad...
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