Re: GE JES1136WL01 paint chipping inside, is it safe to...
Safe to use unless it begins sparking. There is special microwave paint available to touch it up. http://www.appliancepartsworldwide.com/Store_Part.aspx?Id=502509 Eric
same thing happened to mine. they should recall these units. how can it be safe if you get these chips of paint in your food? when i called GE, they said there was no way to fix this problem and to stop using the microwave immediately!same thing happened to mine. they should recall these units. how can it be safe if you get these chips of paint in your food? when i called GE, they said there was no way to fix this problem and to stop using the microwave immediately!
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I wouldn't recommend painting it. The inside of the microwave is a box that allows microwaves to bounce around off those walls. If you paint the inside of your box you could have a serious fire hazard. I would send and e-mail to GE and see if they recommend anything that is microwave safe.
HI, If you are able to spent money for a new Microwave then go for a new one. If you are interested to repair and reuse the existing Microwave then keep on thing in mind, if you paint it then also it will not lasts for a long time as the metal underneath is rusted. Ajin
Yes it is safe to use. The microwaves are about the diameter of a pencil, so it takes a pretty big gap to create problems. The chip can be repaired using a fine sandpaper (wet/dry type) and then painting with a microwave touch up paint available at any appliance repair shop. The paint is pricey, so don't be surprised, but it is made just for microwaves.
As long as the microwave oven is working to heat or cook according to the program set , the micro wave can be used safely. Now if there is any chipping of the paint within the oven chamber, then you can re-coat the inside with non conducting ceramic paint.
However if there is no issue if there is no damage to the inside or to the working of the microwave as you can use the oven till it fails to heat.
No it is not safe! the white paint is a special type designed for microwave ovens that prevents arcing from the magnetron, because when you get down to bare metal it will cause problems. I would try and contact the GE manufacture or appliance repairman to see if he has the paint available for this kind of work.
just use sand paper to clean the rust then use some high temperature paint (sold in tins) eg spray paint but it must be labeled high temperature and spray 2 to 3 coats . your microwave should be safe again
As long as the waveguide itself isn't damaged, you should be able to replace the shield without issue... That shield only prevents food from splashing onto the waveguide itself and is not part of the microwave RF protection... Check your local hardware store for touch up paint.. shouldn't matter what brand as long as it contains rust inhibitors.. Good luck...
We have the same model. It's a piece of garbage. I loved the retro oval window and all and the size was perfect for our space. Then, the paint started chipping off the inside front, the timer started working intermittently, and the oven would just quit in the middle of the cooking cycle! Today, it finally just up and died. I unplugged and replugged it. No go. Finished cooking on stove top. My suggestion? Do like we're going to do and go buy another microwave...not another GE!
You need to thoroughly clean it, then sand it smooth to removew all the loose paint.
Once it's squeaky clean and dry, you can apply high-temperature appliance paint, which is available in brush-on or spray-on form at big box stores like Wal-Mart, home improvement centers like Lowe's and appliance parts stores.
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