I have a GE Adora DVM1850SM4SS. I went to reheat a cup of coffee - hit the time cook 28 seconds and start. It did, then all went dark. I got an error message that there was a power interuption and to hit start. I had opened the door. Closed it and hit start and all went dark again. Opened the door and there is a little lighted bulb in the ceiling of the microwave. It flickers on and off. It does this when I put weight on the turn table or there is a round disc in the ceiling - don't know what it's called but that sets off the light/sensor and so does messing with the door latch. I've unplugged and waited a while to plug in again, no change. What is wrong? Is it an easy/inexpensive fix?

William Miller

• 9179 Answers
• Posted on Nov 28, 2007

SOURCE: Maytag Microwave MMV1153

First of all, it's under warranty. So I would contact Maytag for a free fix.

See http://maytag.com/support/service_parts.jsp

For an out of warranty reply:

This is usually caused by either a bad door switch, a loose door switch mount, or a problem on the control panel.

Even though a door switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.

If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door switches at our site, linked here on Fixya: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

William Miller

• 9179 Answers
• Posted on Mar 02, 2008

SOURCE: Sharp microwave runs when door closed

This is usually caused by either a bad door switch, a loose door switch mount, or sometimes a problem on the control panel.

I would suspect the door switch mount has a broken tab allowing the switch to swing down when the door is closed, not allowing it to really be activated.

Also, even though a door switch clicks, it may still be bad inside. Its continuity must be checked.

Switch or mount trouble can be caused by slamming the door or by opening the door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.

If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

You can order Sharp parts from Tritronics at http://www.wehaveparts.com

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

SOURCE: New GE Microwave JVM1750DM1BB with F4 error in Sensor cooking

GE
Microwave Fault Codes Failure
Code Condition Check/Repair F1 Open sensor, will occur below 190F of cavity temperature within 15 minutes after starting convection, combination or roast cook Check oven temperature sensor for continuity. Replace if zero or infinite ohms F2 Shorted thermal sensor, will occur if a shorted thermal sensor is detected continuously over 5 seconds on convection, combination or roast cooking Check oven temperature sensor for continuity. Replace if zero or infinite ohms

Note: It will take a minimum of 5 minutes of convection run time before F1 or F2 code will be displayed if the thermal sensor is shorted or open. F3 Shorted key panel (touch pad), will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds Replace key panel (touch pad) F4 Open humidity sensor, will occur if humidity sensor is detected as being open continuously over 5 seconds Replace humidity sensor F5 Shorted humidity sensor, will occur if humidity sensor is detected as being shorted continuously over 5 seconds Replace humidity sensor F6 Shorted temperature probe, will occur if temperature probe is detected as shorted continuously over 5 seconds Replace temperature probe ProbEe Open temperature probe, will occur if temperature probe is detected open, or not plugged into the receptacle If probe is plugged in and "ProbE" is on display check continuity of the probe with an ohm meter. If zero or infinite ohms, replace it

SOURCE: Microwave door not closing properly so will not work

Throw it away and get another microwave

SOURCE: change inside microwave light GE profile microwave

open the screw and then full out the side and top cover