SOURCE: F3 Message and Beeping
On a GE/Hotpoint, F3 means you have a failed keypad.
If you or someone you know 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
If you'd rather have us fix it for you, we do that for $39.95 plus parts and you can visit us via our link here on Fixya http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
Please feel free to contact me directly if you need more help.
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William E. Miller, AS-EET
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com
SOURCE: F3 meaning ?
"F3 Shorted key panel (touch pad), will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds"
You have a shorting
membrane keypad. If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.
So until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running
unattended.
If you (or someone you
know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically
involved.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
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 & testing.
If you would like to
have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.
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.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
model number) for more information & help.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
SOURCE: My spacesaver dated September of 2004 shuts off
I solved the problem by buying a new microwave and it was not a GE. I feel that GE should have had a recall on this problem, since it seemed to be a major problem in their system. I will never buy another GE product.
SOURCE: The F3 code keeps coming on with a beeping sound
F3 means you have a shorted membrane keypad.
If it's under warranty, you should be able to get it fixed free.
The "C" in the model number means it's made for the Canadian market, and contacting GE Canada seems to be impossible for us here in the States.
So you'll need to contact GE via the info in your owner's manual.
If it's out of warranty, it's best to replace it, GE does not make parts available for JES-series microwaves.
One assumes they're meant to be thrown away when they fail out warranty.
Please don't kill the messenger... :)
We're
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thoughtful rating of our answer.
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