Food doesn't get hot, make rumbling sound
Sounds like the magnetron tube went out. Not cost effective to repair unless under warranty.
SOURCE: Ge jvm1860 microwave oven
Rotu is right - it certainly could be crud on the waveguide vcover or waveguide. If not, it might very well be be a bad magnetron. My understanding is that GE had a run of bad magnetrons and/or other problems in the high voltage section, but I don't know if they publicly acknowledged it. If it's not a dirty waveguide problem, I would contact GE or an authorized servicer. If you don't have a manual, you can download it here: http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/literature/
SOURCE: JVM3670 Microwave: Food does not heat up
I'll warn you that replacing the magnetron on a GE over the range model often is a lot of work. But you can save a lot of money doing it yourself as long as you're safe.
If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
NOTE: 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.
We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Microwave makes loud noise and does not heat. Smell of light burning
After the way GE behaved by doing business with Iran, wouldn't buy a thing from them. look for the equivalent product from another source. Jeffrey Immelt's citizenship should be revoked and he should be sent off to live on a deserted island
SOURCE: Microwave not heating food and is making loud noise.
You have burned out the magnatron (heating element) which is common on GE microwaves. most service companies will charge about 200-250 to replace it
SOURCE: ge spacemaker microwave JVM1330BW002 making noise, food not warm
bad news I am afraid. the heart of the unit has had a coronary and needs a tech to intervene
A diode is an electronic component that
readily passes current in one direction only and blocks the flow of
current in the opposing direction. If your microwave's diode has become
defective, your microwave will not heat and you will hear a buzzing
noise. Test the diode to determine if this is the cause of your problem.
Replace it if it is defective.
A capacitor is an electrical device
which stores electricity. A defective capacitor may be why your
microwave is not heating but you are hearing a buzzing or humming noise.
The capacitor will have to be tested to determine if this is the cause
of your problem. A defective capacitor will have to be replaced before
your microwave will work again. Make sure you discharge the capacitor before you test it, though.
A defective magnetron is the third
possible cause of why your microwave is not heating, but you can hear a
buzzing noise. Test your microwave's magnetron. Replace it if it is
defective.
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