-   Same exact problem. Is this common for GE microwaves that are only 3.5 years old?
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Nov 10, 2008
-   My model is a GE OTR JVM1653sh01. It is micro is 4 years old and this just started yesterday. My problem is similar, but I wouldn’t say it resets.When I push any combination of commands from “popcorn” or just hitting the “30 second” to warm something; it starts, the display flickers and the unit turns off.The display goes to alien script, (all letters are on at once). The display then tells me to “push clock” and I have to go through the whole restart sequence.So far, after 2-3 times it will work, so here I am trying to find a solution. -   usmc0849
The problems you have described have to do with preprogrammed computer circuit boards that cannot be serviced except by GE authorized service persons. Since these ovens are out of warranty I am sorry to say you need to replace them. Service on these units would be at least twice as expensive as a new one.
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