What causes a GE microwave to stop working?
The most common cause for a microwave oven not working at all is a blown main fuse. The microwave main fuse will cut the flow of electricity if too much current passes through it. There can also be thermal fuses, cavity fuses, and thermoprotectors which will interrupt the electrical flow if the microwave overheats.
Where is the reset button on a GE microwave?
Locate the “Clear/Off” button on the front of the microwave. Hold it down for 3 to 5 seconds until the “LOC” error on the display disappears, or the timer or cooking time on the display resets.
How do I do a hard reset on my GE microwave?
Perform a hard reset. Pull the plug out of the wall power supply, and wait a moment. Plug the GE microwave back into the wall power supply to reset any anomalies with the microwave’s memory. You will need to reset the time of day if you perform a hard reset.
Is there a fuse in a GE microwave?
The fuse is located under the plastic grill at the top of the microwave. It’s held on by two screws. Once you’ve removed the screws and taken off the plastic grill, you go to the right side of the microwave and remove another screw that holds a small metal grill in place.
How do I know if my microwave thermal fuse is bad?
The thermal fuse cuts off power to the microwave if the microwave overheats. To determine if the thermal fuse has blown, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. The thermal fuse cannot be reset—if the fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Is there a recall on GE wall ovens?
No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes GE combination microwave and conventional built-in wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE, GE Profile® and Kenmore. The ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed on the lower left corner on the front of the microwave door.
Is it illegal to resell a GE microwave oven?
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.
Do microwave ovens have recalls?
From time to time, microwave ovens have been recalled because of potential fire hazard. In 2007, for example, GE recalled 92,000 microwave ovens because of potential fires. At the time, GE said it was aware of 35 incidents of minor property damage and one incident in which a fire damaged adjacent kitchen cabinets.
Is there a recall on Kenmore wall ovens?
GE is recalling about 244,000 GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore wall ovens to inspect and repair defective units which could post a fire and burn risk. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer.