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From the description a major part has failed, the magnetron is suspect because it suddenly shut down in cycle, if the unit is less than 7 years old it probably has a inverter board and tends to fail, also there is the possibility the keypad control board has stopped working. The microwave in my opinion is worth getting checked out and repaired, but it will be expensive.
F3 Shorted key panel (touch pad). 1. Will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. 2. Replace key panel (touch pad). What you can first try before replacing the keypad is first unplugging the microwave. Then you can get access to the panel by first removing the top grill and then unscrew the top of the control panel. There is a strip that looks like tape which attaches to the control panel which you need to wipe off and then blow dry. may not work the first time but be patient. also clean the bottom of the door and the latches to make sure the connection is clean. After that is should hopefully work without replacing the touch pad. Let me know how this works out for you. Benjamin
Is it difficult to change a touch pad on my ge profile eterna spacemaker microwave. F3 Error, Bought it new in 2006. Touchpad Part No# WB07X10959 Twinsinger asked.
That error means the oven sensor is open. You can test it with an ohm-meter. Then it is either the oven sensor that needs replacement or the control board itself, even if its both replacing them yourself should be cheaper then a repair call. Thanks, Lee
I have the same problem. However when I unplug the microwave from the wall outlet, let it sit for 10 seconds, then weird codes appear on the top line. Reset the clock and it shold work just fine.
The error code F3 indicates an oven sensor problem. The oven sensor is most likely the failed part. The oven sensor probe must have the correct resistance readings at specific temperatures. When the electronic range control (ERC) cannot identify the correct resistance of the oven sensor or the resistance is way out of specs F3 will display.
I recommend calling a service technician to diagnose and repair your oven.
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