GE SpaceMaker - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 8

Good afternoon Penny. The manual for this microwave can be obtained/viewed here ( and have tips for all those other things like changing the scroll speed of the display ) http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40536-1.pdf If you go to to Page 24, the time set is a fairly common one:

1. Press [Clock]
2. Enter Time of Day with numeric keypad
3. Press the [AM/PM/Scroll Speed] Button under the Zero key.
4. Push [Clock] or [Start] to finish and set the time.

Cheers - hope this helps. D

two screws in the floor of the cabinet/space above it ?

probably a magnatron failure take it to an appliance repair shop for a proper diagnosis and get a quote as repairs can be more expensive than new unit

The part of the oven called the "magnetron" (this part is what creates/generates the microwave energy that heats the food or liquid) is burned out, the cost to repair is more this part is more than the cost to replace with the cost of Microwaves so depressed by the stagnant economy.

The error code F3 indicates an oven sensor problem. The oven sensor is most likely the failed part. The oven sensor probe must have the correct resistance readings at specific temperatures. When the electronic range control (ERC) cannot identify the correct resistance of the oven sensor or the resistance is way out of specs F3 will display.
I recommend calling a service technician to diagnose and repair your oven.

microwave is in lock mode. How do you unlock to use?

If you pull the covers, you will see a digram showing locations of overheat safety sensors. Check with a meter. If all good. You have other issues.

how do I change the little light bulb on the top to take off the cover what do i need.

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If your unit is venting to the outside, you would be using one or two grease filters, which can be cleaned, usually with warm soapy water.

If your unit is set to recirculate, then you should be using a charcoal filter, which cannot be cleaned, and must be replaced.

Details and instructions are to be found in your owner's manual.

If for some reason you don't have yours, you can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here.

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts (including filters) by entering your full model number here.

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

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All microwaves are 30 inches wide.

just about all microwaves hum-----the fan,turntable motors make a hum if louder than normal check that turntable it not stuck or off track

The key pad is probably worn out or otherwise broken. Unfortunately, to replace the key pad/control board, if it's still in production, usually cost as much as purchasing a new unit. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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Your vent flap could be taped or it could be faulty installation not allowing the vent to open. If you take the front vent cover off, you should be able to reach in above the fan unit and gently push the vent flap up, it should move freely with no binding. If it doesn't it is taped or blocked. If it is taped, gently putting upward pressure on the flap might release the tape. If that doesn't work the vent installation is blocking the flap. You might have to remove the unit from the wall (two people to do this) or disassemble the vent duct above the microwave and rework the interface for clearance.

hope this helps,

Hi,
You need to set the clock before it will let you do anything more...push the "clock" button and follow the on screen instructions to get it set so you get use the microwave.

Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you with that...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4033033-gas_range_repair_burners_keep_clicking

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