20 Most Recent GE JVM1850 1000 Watts Microwave Oven - Page 6 Questions & Answers

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We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week.

At our Web site, you can get details of our service, plus we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

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See: http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html

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That's hard to quantify specifically, but the doors use a pretty strong polycarbonate in most cases.

I would say it took a good bump or hit to crack it.

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That's hard to quantify specifically, but the doors use a pretty strong polycarbonate in most cases.

I would say it took a good bump or hit to crack it.

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The first thing I would suggest is a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a minute or so. Then plug it back in, set the clock and try again.

If that doesn't work, you have a shorted / failed membrane keypad.

Until it is repaired, please leave it unplugged or leave the door open.

If you (or someone you know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically involved.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

At our Web site, we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

If you would like to have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your model number) for more information & help.

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IF IT TURNS ON AND SOUNDS LIKE ITS COOKING IT IS PROBABLY THE HEART OF THE MICROWAVE THE RADIATION PART WENT OUT IT IS MORE RECOMENDABLE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOCROWAVE

Here are the steps to take:

1. Unplug it from the outlet.

2. Remove the two screws hidden in the slats of the grille.

3. Jiggle it up and out to remove the grille.

You can download your owner's manual here.

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Hey, the door switch is broken and needs to be replaced,
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We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is indeed on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week.

At our site, we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

This light failure often occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed without first unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a failure on the controller.

This can often also affect the exhaust fan operation, too. The lights and fan can be inoperable or stuck on too.

Details of our service and critical safety information and disassembly information is at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

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Most of the time it seems to be the magnetron. The Magnetron is what heats the food, when you remove the magnetron sometimes you will see signs of wear like a black or brown spot on the tube sometimes there is even a hole burned through. A cheap place to find these part is Global Micro Parts in Dallas TX. Usually Magnetrons are about $30 - $45 and shipping is only 7.95 there web site is www.allapplianceparts.com

F3 on a GE / Hotpoint microwave means you have a shorted keypad.

If you (or someone you know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically involved.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

If you would like to have us do this for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you need more help.

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That's probably a shorted high voltage rectifier diode or a bad magnetron.

It should have a nine-year warranty on the magnetron.

Here are some links you or someone you know can use (in order given) for test help, but read the safety warnings first:

http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html (if it is NOT shorted, it's probably fine)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

At our site, we have a video showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

GE may send you a replacement magnetron. Or you can contact them to find the GE-authorized servicer. GE Customer Service is here.

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Did you use correct fuse??? REMEMBER MICROWAVES CAN KILL EVEN WHEN UNPLUGGED
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You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

You can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here.

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You may have a tunrtable motor or spindle problem..
This info is from GE website..( link : http://genet.geappliances.com/geasearch/Dispatcher?REQUEST=GETSEARCHRESULT

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

• Make sure the turntable is centered and seated properly. On models with a stirrer motor there is a shaft protruding up through the floor of the microwave. Make sure the turntable is securely fastened to this shaft. On models that turn on a ring with wheels attached, make sure the turntable is seated securely on the ring.

• Check the turntable to make sure it is placed right side up. If the turntable plate is upside down it will drag on the floor of the microwave.

• Check to make sure that there is no food or debris under the "wheels" of the turntable ring. Food can prevent the wheels from moving forward.

• Be certain you are pressing a cook function rather than a timer function.

• If the microwave has a turntable on/off feature make sure the turntable was not inadvertently turned off. Try depressing the turntable on/off pad to re-engage the turntable.

We regularly repair these control panels for customers nationwide with our guaranteed $39.95 service.

Full details of our service are at http://www.microwavedisplay.com.

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This answer assumes that the new keypad is the right one and that it is plugged in correctly.

F3 is normally a bad keypad, but it may be debris or residue on the circuit board in the area that the keypad plugs into, or there may be some corrosion on the connections of the keypad connector.

Look for whitish or dark green deposits on the circuit board. These may be mineral deposits or tarnished copper due to moisture.

These are most common if one cooks on the stove top without turning on the hood vent exhaust fan.

Feel free to post a good close up photo or two of any area you suspect.

Feel free to contact me directly for more information & help.

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