20 Most Recent GE JE1860 Microwave Oven Questions & Answers

If there is spark please do not switch on unless you have confirmed the fault. It is possible that the Magnetron is leaking and sparking to the ground. As you have mentioned it was stored, it is quite possible that insect can get into the oven and create soft spots. When you switch on these will create a short and make the voltage jump and in the long run damage the magnetron.So Remove cover after disconnecting , check for dirt/moisture in the cabin, if so wipe clean and dry, check the magnetron and area clean and use an jet air to clean off. Now switch the microwave power on and use a cup of water to test. If you notice any sparks shut off as the magnetron or the main HT capacitor can be faulty. Replace with same type. If not check the waveguides within the cabin for food particles that can burn and spark, check for rust that can corrode and spark when the ceramic paint has worn out. If there is heating without any issues, you can use the microwave safely

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The F3 code means that the Key panel also called touch pad is shorted. This code usually comes up when when the Microwave detects the shorted panel continuously for over 60seconds.

To correct this error, you have to Replace the key panel also called the touch pad.

Thanks.

there is nothing you can do for two reasons 1 - there is a special film behind glass 1 that stop radiation from leaking if the seal is broken then the machine will be dangerous 2 - there are aprox four film layers to get throught to clean the front panel simply put it out in direct sun for a couple of days and the mist will dissapate

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Unless your personally attatched to this oven I would recomend you start shopping for a new one. Take the cover off and look for any fuses inside the front door area or on the control board, If they are bad replace them if none there then get a new one as they are more expensive to repair than replace. Most likely your magnatron shorted out and took the circuit with it, but check your house fuse as well on that circuit to be safe. A magnatron runs around 90bucks part only.

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If you have already tried to leave it unplugged for 15 minutes then the problem is with the control board that needs replacement. You can also check the fuse before replacing the electronic control. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

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Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

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Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

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If the microwave control panel doesn't light up, then your fuse is blown. unplug the microwave. unscrew the vent grill, (2) screws at the top of the microwave. then you should see 1 screw holding the control panel. after removing that screw, gently push up then out. there should be a metal plate on top of the control panel. remove that plate and the fuse will be in that opening. remove the fuse and check for continuity across the fuse. Replace fuse and microwave should start working again