Chances are the magnetron is overheating and its thermostat is tripping, interrupting power to the whole oven until it cools back down.
This provides critical protection for the magnetron.
An overheating magnetron can be due to:
Accessing some parts for testing will require you to
pull the oven from the wall and remove the cover.
If so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have two
people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can download GE owner's manuals and
installation instructions
here.
Some GE models have a nine or ten year warranty on the magnetron. You'd have to check your owner's manual to find out.
You can find
links to helpful exploded view diagrams and part ordering help
here.
I'd recommend that your bookmark this link to your favorites.
If it's under magnetron warranty, GE will
send you the magnetron to do it yourself. Call them at 888-239-6832.
Or you can contact GE to find a local authorized servicer.
If
nothing else, you can save about $75 by taking it to the shop yourself.
We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
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