F3 error what does f3 mean on your microwave, it is not that old and of course like everything else i buy I didn't keep any receipt on it.

F3 means error...

Question: Error Code - Oven - F3 Error Code - F3 E0 Answer Product Symptom:

Error Code/Message - Oven - F3 Error Code - F3 E0

Control displaying F3 E0:

There may be a problem with the Oven Temperature Sensor, or the associated wiring.

Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for one (1) minute.

Power unit up by turning on the circuit breaker(s).

Monitor the oven for one (1) minute to ensure the error code does not display again.

Verify oven operation.

F3 means that a contact is shorted on the control panel. Replacement contact panel required I think.

F3 Key panel (touch pad) shorted This code will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Replace key panel (also called touch pad).

F3 means shorted key panel. You get prompted with F3 error if a short on key panel is detected for over 60 seconds.

Test key panel wiring and eventually replace key panel.

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Assuming there's no moisture, grease, or other foreign matter on the control circuit board (especially in the area where the keypad connects) then "F3" means you have a shorting membrane keypad.

This part is no longer available from the manufacturer, but in case you can find one in "new old stock" from a local or online distributor, the part number was 5304430278.

If you find the part, feel free to contact me here or at microwavecontrol.com for detailed replacement instructions.

Good luck.

I report from owner manual.

F3 means : Short circuit on key panel (your touch pad).
You get F3 error if a shorted key panel is detected for more than 60 seconds.
Solution: . Replace key panel (touch pad).

Try first unpluggign power cord for five minutes.

If you think that the problem may had been caused by water inside the keypad you can try using an hairdryer on the keypad, taking care not to melt the keypad plastic.
If that does not work, then replace the keypad.

You can buy replacements here. or Order GE Microwave Ovens Parts Here

the code means this.


F3 Shorted touch pad panel

Good Luck

microwave quits working and F3 comes up on the readout - along with a series of beeps - pressing any of the buttons on the touchpad does nothing - The F3 stays there and beeps intermittently

It needs a new key pad it is shorted the ge website has a list of error codes f3 is the keypad