20 Most Recent GE XL1800 1100 Watts Microwave Oven - Page 7 Questions & Answers

The magnetron may have either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high voltage required to run it.
Make sure the !!!!capacitor is discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 on high resistance range for short circuit, the feed fuse on the primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.

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This means that the oven has detected a condition it needs to check. Press "Cancel" to clear the display if any and to stop the beeping sound, then try turning the oven off and on again.
If you still see the "code,"or the sound remain then turn off the power to your oven and wait five minutes before turning it on again.
If you hear the beep or see the code" when you try to bake or broil again, please call your authorized provider for service.
It mean that the element of the oven will need to be service please note some time the door of the oven can contribute to the beeping sound i.e make sure that the door is properly close when using.

Hope this help?

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We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is electrolytic capacitor that fails on the control circuit board, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid with a one-year repair guarantee.

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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Yes you can if it is just the "rubber band" drive...could be gunk too. Will come out thru back after taking cover off. If not the band could be the drive itself and just buy another as this can get expensive.

fuse may glow , replace fuse and remove old bulb and put new bulb

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If your unit is set up to ventilate to the outside, there should be a metal grease filter, which should be cleaned in hot soapy water whenever it gets greased up.

It's important to be sure that your ductwork and outside vent flapper are clear, too. Animal nests can block them.

If it is set up to recirculate, it should have a charcoal filter in it, and those should be replaced (they cannot be cleaned) about every six months or so, depending on your usage.

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

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts (including filters) by entering your full model number here.

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

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

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.

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

There should be a "mini-manual" (tech 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, and locating components.

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

But please note that for some GE models, the membrane keypad is not available as a separate part, so you would have to order the control panel frame assembly which comes with a new keypad.

In this case, you simply move your circuit board into the new frame. That is a simple do-it-yourself job.

To see if this is the case for your model, enter your full model number* here.



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* To show you this importance of an exact model number, the "XL1400" series included the following specific models:

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JVM1430BD002
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JVM1430BD02
JVM1430BD03
JVM1430WA01
JVM1430WD001
JVM1430WD002
JVM1430WD01
JVM1430WD02
JVM1430WD03
JVM1431BA01
JVM1431WA01
JVM1440AA01
JVM1440BA01
JVM1440BD001
JVM1440BD002
JVM1440BD003
JVM1440BH01
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JVM1440LK01
JVM1440LK02
JVM1440SH001
JVM1440SH01
JVM1440SH02
JVM1440SH03
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JVM1440WD001
JVM1440WD002
JVM1440WD003
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JVM1441BD002
JVM1441BD003
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JVM1441CJ01
JVM1441CJ02
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JVM1490BD003
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JVM1490CD003
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JVM1490SD003
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Yes if you remove panel you will find a capsule with a ceramic fuse inside so you can check it out.
Many times the fuse blown out from long time use, however if it will blow out you need to check what was the reason for bowing the fuse.

See this FixYa solution. even if your model number is different.

If this does not describe your problem, reply with your full model; number from the tag on or in the unit and a detailed explanation of the trouble you're having.

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When a microwave just stops heating it is usually either the power diode or the capacitor. There is a very remote chance of a magnatron failure. You will need to open the cabinet and remove the cover.

This is not a difficult or expensive repair. IF by chance you attempt self repair make sure the unit is unplugged and that you ground the capacitor 3 times before prceeding with any testing.

You disconnect one end of the diode and read across the terminals. One direction it will read like a wire and the other it will read open. (Good) If it reads continuity in both directions it has failed. If it reads open in both directions it has failed.

Checking the capacitor you simply probe across the terminals with a meter watching for a jump on the meater EACH time the tests leads are REVERSED. No Jump leads reversed = bad capacitor.

The parts for your microwave are readily available at any local appliance parts supply. If you walk in with the part in hand they will have a suitable replacement or have it within 4 hours. (Usually)

You have not blown a fuse as the turntable and control panel still function. Often this type of failure causes the fuse to blow.

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The magnetron (the part that heats the food) may be bad or the circuitry to the magnetron may have burned out. Basically my advice is that if you have no electrical expertise, it isn't worth fixing. The magnetron if bad, costs almost as much as a new microwave. If you open it up (make sure it has been unplugged for a few hours and don't seen any obvious burnt parts (including a fuse and the diodes), then most likely the magnetron is done and a new microwave is the way to go.

Let me know how this works out for you.

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