GE Advantium SCA1000H Convection / Microwave Oven - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I fixed this yesterday, using the solution posted here: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/microwave-repair/4882-advantium-turntable-light-always-main-relay.html

Unplug the unit.

Replace the interior light using these instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/GE-Advantium-Microwave-Halogen-Lightbulb-Replaceme/ The inside of my unit looks a bit different from the pictures, but the procedure is basically the same.

Additional info not in the procedure link above:

Remove the one screw at the top of the front control panel.
Slide the control panel up to disengage it, and pull out slowly (has wires on back)
There are four black rectangular things running top-to-bottom on the PCB board on the back. One of them is labeled RY1.
Tap on RY1 with a screwdriver a few times (very high tech). I actually tapped on all of them for good measure.
Reassemble, see if everything works now.

It took me about 30 minutes for the bulb and the control panel 'adjustment'. Everything is working now.

Our unit was doing the same thing, took it into the repair shop, they said there was nothing wrong with the unit, replace the main breaker that supplies power to microwave and try again. Sure enough the breaker became defective, and we never had issues with it before, but now the unit has not had a single problem.

Look inside for a blown fuse ...

The service manual (with exploded views, disassembly info, and part numbers) is here. You can order GE parts from the Pros here, our favorite supplier. We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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You can view this video and follow the instructions accordingly to replace the door handle:

Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

Either the magnetron or its power supply is faulty.
Call an expert.

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number from the tag on the oven here.

Also, most bulbs can be matched up at hardware stores, home improvement centers, and places like Wal-Mart or even large grocery stores.

These use halogen lamps. You must not touch the new one with your bare skin, as the oils will shorten the bulb life.

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To access the door handle mounting screws on MOST microwave ovens, you have to remove the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. You can use a small screwdriver to carefully pry the plastic up and work your way slowly around the perimiter of the glass. Most microwave ovens also have grooves in the panel that you can insert the screwdriver into. Use care not to pry against the glass. The glass is tempered and also has an RF shield that prevents harmful microwaves from potentially harming the consumer. If you break the glass, you will need to purchase a new door.

The door handle screws are located behind the inner panel. Simply remove the broken handle and install the new one. Re-insert the inner door panel carefully and gradually work your way around the perimeter of the door glass and make sure it snaps back into place.

This repair can be done with the door in place, or you can remove it for easier access. If you decide the remove the door, simply open it all the way and lift straight up at the hinges. The door will lift off of the hinge pins. Place on a hard flat surface with some towels under it for padding. This protects the door facing from scatches.

If you have any questions, or require additional assistance, please let me know. I hope this helps you.

NOTE: Some doors have a small hinge pin that has to be removed in order to remove the door.

holy **** clean that thing, its probly aluminum residue. watch out a leaking microwave can / will kill you hopefully the seals are ok.

dont even microwave items that were wrapped in aluminum foil just the residue can cause this.

have you ever microwaved a cd? take one and try it polishes them nicely.

It sounds like the 'stirrer' which is a metal fan-like device with a plastic bearing that is mounted in the wave guide above the cavity. Pull the plug, then the case. Remove the waveguide above the cavity which should expose the stirrer. Spin it and check for any up and down motion--straighten the axle part so that it turns true. The blower system turns the stirrer--no extra motor. If this part was bent, someone may have handled it roughly. Reassemble the waveguide and test without the case on, but a cup of water in the cavity.

You have a shorting membrane keypad. If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.

So until it is repaired, please leave it unplugged or leave the door open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running unattended.

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 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 repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

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 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.

Feel free to contact us with your full model number and we can tell you if yours is one of these models, and if so, we'll also give you the part number you need to order and a link to the best priced supplier.

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.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number from the tag on the unit) for more information & help.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com

Hi!
If the fuse isn't the problem, check the door hooks and the door-release button. When these are broken, the door switch doesn't activate, so the oven can't work.

If that doesn't help then there might be a burned wire or a component that can only be found out by opening it up, which is not recommended.

Please rate the solution if you found it helpful.

Thanks
Rylee

That would be 'the primary interlock (top door switch), or its mount may be loose or cracked.

It may be a coincidence, or not. Hard to say.

Door switch or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening the door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.

But it could be misalignment from the door work. Too bad he didn't just replace the door handle. That's such an easy job.

There are plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.

The screws on these mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be activated properly.

Sometimes it's a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just out of position. This tab can be hard to see, since it is under the bottom edge of the switch.

It's usually more economical and safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.

One test that sometimes helps is to gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount or door alignment issue.

We have the service / repair manual for this model and have uploaded it to our site here to help you.

It will give you safety info, step by step help in disassembly, troubleshooting tips, and part numbers.

You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view or print it in case you don't have it already.

If you only need a switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.

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You are describing the little bulb in the front. The speedcook light is a different bulb

See: http://www.instructables.com/id/GE-Advantium-Microwave-Halogen-Lightbulb-Replaceme/

SWITCHES ARE THERE FOR A PURPOSE-----SAFETY,,SAFETY...ALWAYS CHECK A MICROWAVE WITH THE POWER CORD REMOVED---YOUR MESSIN WITH A RF VOLTAGE THAT WILL KILL YOU!!!! UNPLUG,,UNPLUG,,,UNPLUG
TRY TO CHECK THE FOLLOWING...SINCE YOU HAVE THE COVER OFF,,LOOK AT THE DOOR LATCHES WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR AND MAKE SURE THEY MAKE CONTACT ON THE DOOR SWITCHES,,3 OF THEM,,,--AN OHM METER IS THE TRICK FOR THIS - SOMETIMES YOU CAN SEE PLASTIC BROKEN ON THE SWITCH ITSELF...ALSO LOOK AT THE COMPLETE SWITCH HARNESS (CHECK FOR BROKEN PLASTIC PIECES) THAT HOLD THE SAFETY SWITCHES...THE MIDDLE SWITCH (MONITOR SWITCH) CLOSES WHEN YOU "OPEN" THE DOOR,,YES "OPEN "THE DOOR AND IT WILL BLOW THE MAIN FUSE..IF IT'S SHORTED.

THERMAL PROTECTORS RARELY GO BAD--IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WHERE IT TAKES 25 MINUTES TO COOK A BAKE" POTATOE"--JUST LIKE THE VICE PRESIDENT--THAT'S A THERMAL PROTECTOR..
PLEASE BE CAREFULLLLLL TUNICA

MICROWAVES ARE MADE TO BLOW THE FUSE IF THERE IS A POSSIBLY OF DANGER--THAT'S A GOOD THING...SAFTY SWITCHES ARE MADE TO CLOSE(SOME UN-CLOSE) WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN AND SHUT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU DO HAVE A LITTLE DOOR PROBLEM---THE REPAIR SHOULD BE FIXABLE AND MAYBE REASONABLE,,MY GUESS COST-WISE ,,,75.00,,OF COURSE ,IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE COMPANY--TRY AN INDEPENDANT SERVICER (NOT SEARS,ETC) GOOD LUCK TUNICA

UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE FROM THE ELECTRICITY,,,,AGAIN,,,UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE FROM ELECTRICITY---NOW ,SOMETIMES YOU CAN SEE A TRAP DOOR LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CABINET --THE SIDE WHERE THE LIGHT IS ,, MAY NEED A PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER,,THE LAMP IS THERE--DID I SAY ---UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE,,YES ..IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THIS --DON' T TOUCH IT !!!!!! TUNICA

I would suspect a blown magnetron thermal cutout or thermostat (whichever it has) or cavity thermal cutout or thermostat (whichever it has).

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 now have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

If you'd want to scan and e-mail or copy and fax the mini-manual (or at least the "schematic diagram page) to me, I'd be happy to make more precise suggestions.

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

And you'd pretty much need to remove it from the wall and take the cover off to access either of these suspected parts.

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

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

William E. Miller
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
fax 866-481-2802

The first thing to try is a "hard reset". Unplug it from the power line for a minute, plug it back in, set the clock, then try again.

If that doesn't work, then I'd say you have a shorted relay on the control board or relay board.

We repair such control panel assemblies for customers nationwide with our guaranteed $39.95 service.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383

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.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

can u send me the pic of door and the handle of ur oven at [email protected]........