Checked the fuse, plugged into different outlet still won't come on
I think it failed. You need to call a repair tech.
SOURCE: GE Microwave XL 1800
remove top cover of oven , check fuse and control unit, high voltage section and diodes and capacitor and magnetron,
SOURCE: microwave stopped working
Generally, you get something unless the fuse inside is blown. There is generally a fuse inside the unit when you remove the button package. First, make sure that the outlet you have is good. Plug something else into it and see that it works.
SOURCE: CONTROL PANEL WENT BLANK - MICROWAVE STILL WORKS.
We regularly repair these control units for
customers nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week.
At
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SOURCE: microwave dead even though power works
It sounds like the magnetron overheated and opened the thermal fuse on the magnetron.
This can be caused when
the internal cooling fan is not running or by a magnetron that is
failing.
When I say internal
cooling fan, I do not mean the hood vent exhaust fan which you can turn
on and off manually.
I'm instead talking
about the internal fan which comes on automatically whenever you
microwave.
It is vital that the
cooling fan runs, or the magnetron will be destroyed.
There
should 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 & testing.
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.
You can also find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
The magnetron will have a 5 to 9 year warranty. Your manual will tell you that.
You can download GE
owner's manuals and installation instructions here.
If needed, GE may send
you a replacement magnetron. GE Customer Service is here.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
If you find the fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped, unplug everything from the circuit to which the microwave is connected (keep in mind that other outlets may be fed from the same circuit). Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the same thing happens again, you have a problem with the outlet or other wiring on the same branch circuit. If plugging in the microwave causes the fuse to blow or circuit breaker to trip immediately, there is a short circuit in the power cord or elsewhere.
The microwave oven may be powered from a GFCI outlet or downstream of one and the GFCI may have tripped. (Removing a broken oven lamp has been known to happen.) The GFCI outlet may not be in an obvious location but first check the countertop outlets. The tripped GFCI could be in the garage or almost anywhere else! Pushing the RESET button may be all that's needed.
Next, try to set the clock. With some ovens the screen will be totally blank following a power outage - there may be nothing wrong with it. Furthermore, some ovens will not allow you perform any cooking related actions until the clock is set to a valid time.
Assuming these are not your problems, a fuse has probably blown although a dead controller is a possibility.
While you can do some repairs on your microwave, what you don't know can kill you... even on an unplugged microwave, so make sure you understand the dangers and how to reduce them before you try anything inside a microwave. If you want to do more yourself, go to the link at the top of this post.
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