My Microwave now shuts off after about three seconds of cooking. All of the lights light up for around 10 seconds, and then it resets to the time/date setup prompt. It does it every time now. For months before, it would randomly shut down in the same manner while cooking, but not at the three second mark, and not every time. Please help. I have the same problem with GE microwave that is above my oven. Model em03000hbb03, manufactured June 2005, Why has there not been any recall on these microwaves? There obviously is a malfunction in the making of these.
Were are all the problem solving suggestions??!!!! I am renting a house and this is happening to the spacemaker above the oven. This site sucks!! All these problems and not one answer to help point us in the right direction. WHAT THE ****!
We are all in the same boat. It is very annoying. I think it is a sensor tripping.
If the microwave runs for a few seconds and then shuts off, a door switch might have failed intermittently. Check each of the door switches for any signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. Also check each of them for continuity. Replace any of the switches that is visibly damaged or that only has continuity intermittently
If
the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops there may be a short
circuit in the main control board. Check other components first,
these boards are often misdiagnosed.
If
the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad and
control panel might be defective. There are several other components
that can cause this problem, be sure to check any other components
before replacing this board.
If
the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad might be
at fault. This is not common. Generally speaking, if the microwave
display is working and some of the buttons respond correctly but
some don't, the problem is with the touchpad.
If
the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the high voltage
transformer might have an intermittent short. This is not common.
Check other components related to the microwave symptom first.
If
the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the thermostat might
be defective. Watch our video on testing thermostat
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I have the same problem with my microwave. I start the microwave and it will work for about 3 seconds and then it stops and there is a scrambled display. I reset the clock and then try to microwave and the same thing happens. I have unplugged the system and tried again with the same results.
I have the same problem with my microwave. I have to reset it several times before it will stay on for a few minutes. manufactured in may 2005.
My Microwave is doing the same thing but not everytime but it is getting more frequent. Some times you can reset it and it works somtimes you have reset it about 3 or 4 times before it will work and other times you can't get it to work at all no matter how many times you reset it. It is also a 2005 model
Hi We have the same microwave with the same problem. I bought the microwave in Jan 06 and it started doing the shutting down thing in April of 07. I called GE and was told that a part which is under warrenty is probably the problem, but I would still have to pay for labor. Just for GE to look at it is 79 dollars. To fix the problem it was around 169. The guy who fixed it said that I would be all set. However, this month ( almost 13 months after fixing it, it is doing it again. I am going to call them and ask them to fix it for free or I will purchase a different companies microwave.
Same problem. Shuts down after 3 seconds.
I am having the same problem with my Dec.04 manufactured Spacesaver. It makes me sad because I really like everything about this unit but probably will replace it with another brand.
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