SOURCE: GE JE1640WA problem
Chances are you have a bad primary interlock (top door switch) or its mount is damaged or loose.
Door switch
or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening
the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these
mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be
activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab
can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If the switch mount is broken, it's usually more economical and
safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the
switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.
One test that sometimes
helps is to
gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to
start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount
or
door alignment issue.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
(Your mini-manual may show that your primary interlock is the bottom switch, so go by it)
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: won't heat
I have narrowed the problem down to the door, but I have not yet repaired it nor do I know how. If I hold the door after closing, and hit start it will begin the heat process, but when I let go of the door it stops.
SOURCE: evry thing works except the food is not heated. It
HI. in most cases, this will lead to a failed Heating device(magnetron tube).It would be wise to check the Magnetron cutoff fuse to be sure of its integrity. if the fuse is blown, simply replace it. if the fuse continues to show continuity, replace the magnetron.
(((The fuse is located inside the unit along side of the blower housing, or magnetron tube assembly)))
SOURCE: my microwave does everthing but heat- timer counts
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SOURCE: clock, timer ,key board work ..but set time and it
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