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''Press Clock'' but can't press buttons, then beeps with F4 error
Microwave freaked out and started beeping - F4 error. Unplugged, plugged in and says to press clock to start. Can't press any buttons....then it freaks out and screams F4.
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The technical sheets in my files do not list F6 on the error code chart for GE microwaves.
Generally, these are the error codes possible on GE microwaves:
F1 open thermal sensor (convection models) F2 shorted thermal sensor (convection models) F3 key panel shorted for more than 60 seconds F4 open humidity sensor F5 shorted humidity sensor
There should be a "mini-manual" (technical 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.
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Try holding down the stop/reset button until it beeps. If this does not stop it from turning on/off automatically then you may have a loose connection in the wiring between the inverter, magnetron, and/or control board, or one of those components have failed. Because of the lethal voltages used and produced with inverters, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person repair it.
Operating functions:
To set the clock, press and hold the clock/timer button for three
seconds. A clock icon will appear on the left side of the screen. Input
the time using the numerical buttons and then click the clock/timer
button to save the time.
To set the timer, press and release the clock/timer button so that the
display shows all zeroes. Enter the desired time using the keypad. Press
start/stop to start the countdown. The countdown may be paused by
pressing the stop/start button and resumed by pressing the same button
again.
When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for thirty
seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every ten seconds
for ten minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
This timer will also time up to time activities. To start count up,
press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes. Press stop/start and a
plus sign will appear on the right side of the screen as the timer
begins counting up.
I had this problem too: it turns out that it (apparently) just needed some 'warm-up' time!
After being plugged in for about 15 to 30 minutes, the buttons suddenly "came to life"...
Note that when it's flashing 88:88 you are supposed to _start_ with the 'Stop/Clear' button. After that, set the clock (press "Clock", enter the time with the number pad, then press Clock again).
wow.......... an exorcism may be in order.......Sadly your microwave circuitry is malfunctioning which is a costly repair. I would seriously consider trashing that possessed unit and purchasing a new one. the new ones are greener too, use quite a bit less electricity
I have the same problem with my microwave, the clock disappears and it says "enter" and "amt", I figured out it's the "beverage" button that is sticking. When I want to use it I just press "beverage" and then "reset" and just press them over and over until it stops. Usually it's on the first try, sometimes I have to press them a few times. Just don't do what I'm about to type though, I decided to get my razor knife and cut the button out carefully, I only cut the contacts on each side of the button, now no buttons work, I should have left it the way it was, at least I could use it that way.
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