How do I reset the power level ? - Hamilton Beach HB-P100N30AL-S3 - 1.1 CF Microwave Oven, White

Try unplugging the unit for a few minutes. The microprocessor on the control panel may have locked up. Leave it unplugged for at least 15 minutes to see if it will reset.

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Good Morning Charles Caulkins, thanks for your post!

From my understanding your Frigidaire microwave is not allowing you to change your power level. I would recommend performing a reset and you can do that by disconnecting power from your microwave for ten minutes. If that does not help to resolve your issue I would suggest having a professional come out to provide a proper diagnosis. This will help to avoid any unnecessary part purchases. Hope this information is helpful to some degree. -Matt

Assuming your touch pad is working properly, press Time Cook (for cooking) or Time Defrost (for defrosting) and then type in the length of time that you want the microwave to operate. Then press Power Level and type in a number from 1-10. Finally press Start. Depending on the GE microwave, the Power Level button may be above 2 or to the left of 0. (I've seen both keypad designs depending on when and where the microwave was manufactured.) If you press Power Level before setting the cooking time, the unit will reset when you press Time Cook or Time Defrost.

GE has the manuals for some of their microwaves on their site. See http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/literature/ and enter the model number in the search engine.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

There is a part called a triac, it is responsible for switching power levels in the microwave oven, when it becomes defective it won't let you get passed the first setting, the semiconductor must be replaced in order for it to work at full capacity.

May be a little late, but... 1. Press Power Level button for approx 5 seconds - you get the 12 hour clock 2. Press again for 24 hour clock 3. Set hours using the 10 min and 1 min buttons 4. Press Power level button 5. Set minutes using the 10 min and 1 min buttons 6. Press Power level button And you are done
Gert

The first thing to try is a "hard reset". Unplug it from the power line for a minute, plug it back in, set the clock, then try again.

If you don't have your owner's manual, you can download it free from GE/Hotpoint.

Please reply back if you need more help.

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Is it like someone is pushing the Power or Power Level pad?

If so, I would say your keypad is failing with a shorted Power (or Power Level) pad.

If you might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically involved. It's at http://www.microwavedisplay.com/keypad_replacement.pdf

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

There should also be a very helpful "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel.

If you would like to have us do this for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

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I had the same problem. All you need to do is put in your cook time first, then adjust the power level. So time cook, whatever # of minutes, power level, then # power level. Hope this helps.