Is it difficult to change a touch pad on my ge profile eterna spacemaker microwave. F3 Error, Bought it new in 2006. Touchpad Part No# WB07X10959 Twinsinger asked.
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An F3 code means that the touch pad has a short. The touch pad needs to be replaced. If you purchased the microwave new, get your receipt and the unit serial number and contact GE for the repair (1-800-GE-CARES). See http://repair.geappliances.com/ to find a repair center near you. There is a one-year parts and labor warranty on this part. You will need to get the unit to the GE Repair center at your own expense. (I'm assuming that the unit wasn't shorted by a lightning strike or other disaster.)
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).
The
first thing I would suggest is a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a
minute or so. Then plug it back in, set the clock and try again. If that doesn't work, you have a shorted / failed membrane keypad.
Until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open.
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 usually 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.
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.
If you would like to
have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
model number) for more information & help.
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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
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