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GE Microwave Oven: Where is the fuse located and how do you replace it?

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:33:48 -0700

My GE profile microwave stopped dead during operation. I have checked the plug and I have power at the outlet.

I do not have any display or lights.

⟐ Commented January 14, 2023 at 11:33 MST

GE Microwave Oven: G.E. Profile Microwave Door Button Won't Open Door

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:10:13 -0700

The door button on my G.E. Profile Microwave broke. When pushed, the button makes no contact with mechanism behind it. There is no resistance like there is when it is functioning. Therefore, the door cannot be opened and the turntable continues to go around slowly (without the microwave heating mechanism running).

⟐ Answered November 16, 2025 at 11:10 MST

GE Microwave Oven JES1384SF: flashing, like microwaving a metal object

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:15:33 -0700

ge browning microwave, model JES1384SF001

flashing inside microwave, just like having a metallic object in oven. thanks ray

⟐ Edited December 22, 2023 at 11:15 MST

GE Microwave Oven model PEB7226FSS: No power or display

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:39 -0700

I'm not getting any power from the unit. No display either. It's just dead. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented November 27, 2023 at 16:00 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Why the lights and timers work but the unit won't turn on.

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:54:15 -0700

GE microwave WES1452SS1SS

My microwave just quit during a reheat. I can hear it click and the timer starts to run down, but the unit doesn't come on. Looking for some answers before I dive in. Thanks, Jon

⟐ Answered December 16, 2023 at 2:54 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Loud noise when turntable is in use.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:21:38 -0700

I have an over the range microwave. A rattling noise can be heard when the turntable is in use. When the turntable is turned off there is no noise. I have tried removing the glass plate and turntable roller not no avail. Should I remove the bottom of the microwave to gain access to the turntable mechanism ?

⟐ Commented March 10, 2025 at 11:21 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Door will not open after pushing door button

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:11:20 -0700

Microwave door will not open after pushing door button

⟐ Commented February 27, 2024 at 4:11 MST

JVM3160RF3SS: Fuse blowing when door is opened

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:56:53 -0700

Fuse blows if door is opened before end of heating. Can be opened anytime not in heating part of cycle.

Model is JVM3160 Df. How would I find the schematic for this?

⟐ Answer edited December 19, 2024 at 15:56 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Can I repair my - noisy but cold - microwave oven?

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:18:22 -0700

I have a GE JES738 700 Watt microwave oven that now makes a loud(er) sound when I try to heat something. The problem is that it no longer heats anything.

If it is something that I can fix, where would I find the parts?

Is it a complicated or dangerous process to mess with the inside of a microwave? Should I pay a local repair service to fix it?

Should I recycle the - just over a year old - appliance and purchase a new one?

⟐ Comment deleted June 16, 2019 at 11:18 MST

GE Microwave Oven: How do I turn on panel ligh?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:51:58 -0700

My microwave (GE JVM3160RF2SS) works but I can't get the panel to light up and don't see a switch.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 11:51 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Fuse blows when door closes after replacing fuse.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:13:42 -0700

My microwave went blank the other day. Replaced the fuse and everything came on, including the inside light even thought the door was closed. Able to set the clock like normal, placing it back in the wall then opening and closing the door, blows the fuse again. This microwave was serviced not too long ago and supposedly all the interlock switched were replaced. Any tips?

⟐ Commented March 24, 2024 at 12:13 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Fan stays on when door is open, door switches test good

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:19:06 -0700

We recently started having an issue with our 6 year old GE microwave (model # JNM1951SR1SS) where the fan stays on when the door is opened. It's an intermittent problem, but in the last day or so the fan stays on almost every time the door is opened (turntable doesn't turn).

I've been searching various forums, and it seems the part most likely to cause this problem is a faulty door switch. I've tested all three, and they all test good. Top and bottom are NC, and the middle switch is NO. All cycle appropriately when checking with a multimeter. I've removed the entire switch mount to check them, and I also checked them installed to make sure the door was making physically with the switch actuator.

We've also had rare issues with the reheat auto sensing function causing the microwave to go into error, but I'm not sure if it's related to the primary issue.

What else could cause the fan to turn on when the door is opened?

⟐ Commented December 28, 2024 at 20:19 MST

GE Microwave Oven: ge spacesaver microwave fuse replacement procedure?

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:56:05 -0700

My ge spacesaver microwave is dead. There is power at the outlet yet when the microwave is plugged in it shows no sign of life...I purchase a fuse, what is the replacement proceedure?

⟐ Commented July 12, 2022 at 10:56 MST

GE Microwave Oven: What does -f3- mean on microwave?

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:12:17 -0700

F3 and a beeping sound is on the microwave and I can not set the clock or use it at all. I have disconneted it a few times,but when I plug it back in the F3 appears with the beeping sound and I can't set the clock or use it at all.

⟐ Commented July 10, 2023 at 12:12 MST

GE Profile Spacemaker: Turntable not working in GE Spacemaker?

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:12:54 -0700

The turn table on our GE microwave stopped working. Is there any way to repair it? the microwave is a GE Spacemaker model JVM1440WH04. It has an integrated exhaust hood.

⟐ Edited January 08, 2024 at 13:12 MST

GE Microwave Oven: GE Profile Microwave is blowing through door switches

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:02:11 -0700

I have a Profile microwave that’s about 10 years old. A couple of years ago it stopped working, and the problem turned out to be the door switch. (Surprise!) I replaced the switch, and everything was fine for about 6 months. They it stopped working again. Door switch again. Fixed. Good for about 6 months. Dead switch again. What’s going on?

I see two likely causes. 1) I’m buying $5 switches off Amazon instead of the $40 OEM switches from Sears Parts Direct. 2) There’s an issue with the microwave that’s causing it to melt switches. And melted they are. The bottom lead is consistently melting the plastic that supports it, leaving it twisted at a 45 degree angle. And it’s always the same switch.

Occam’s Razor says it’s that the switches are cheap, but before I go spend $40 for a tiny, unispired bit of plastic and metal, I thought it was worth asking the question. Anyone have experience with cheap switches dying or microwaves killing their switches repeatedly?

⟐ Commented September 18, 2025 at 10:02 MST

GE Microwave Oven: GE Model JVM3670Sk06 has no power? Fuzes not blown?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:53:27 -0700

Hi. I've read posts and watched youtube videos on possible solutions but i'm stumped. I have a GE microwave, model JVM3670SK06 that has no power. The outlet has power 120v (verified on multi meter). I ordered a new control board thinking that might be it but still no power. I checked the 2 fuses (HVT and normal) fuses that are simply cylinder fuses 250v20A. Each of them showed continuity. I checked the 4 thermal fuses in the microwave. All tested "OK" in that 3 of the fuses had continuity and 1 tested "open". I ordered a new replacement fuse but upon arrival, it was "open" as well, which made me realize it's normally an open fuse. I checked the door switches to ensure they were functioning properly, which they were. With door open, 2 switches showed open and 1 showed closed. with the door closed, each showed the opposite. I don't know what is the next step to check? There is no power to the microwave (no lights turn on, no buttons work, no display). Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented February 03, 2021 at 21:53 MST

GE Microwave Oven: How do you get to the screws to remove the handle

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:19:36 -0700

How do you disassemble the back of the door to get to the screws?

⟐ Answer edited February 02, 2026 at 18:19 MST

GE Microwave Oven: microwave not coming on

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:50:33 -0700

is there a fuse in the microwave that if blown stops it from coming on

⟐ Commented January 06, 2024 at 15:50 MST

GE Microwave Oven: Replacing Discontinued Door Handle part

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:29:42 -0700

I have an 18 year old microwave oven with a broken door handle. Manufacture of the door handle part has been discontinued - not available. Can anyone suggest a substitute for this part?

GE Spacemaker XL Microwave Oven Model JVM1330

⟐ Commented December 17, 2023 at 5:29 MST