20 Most Recent GE JE1640 Microwave Oven - Page 7 Questions & Answers

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Unplugging from the mains stops it ... you don't mention if on mains, unplugged, cooling down etc.

It's probably a stuck relay or you might want to check the door switches. Also try unplugging it for 30 seconds and replugging it.

i suggest you contact ge

• has to be either a control board or a relay is stuck on

1. Defective door interlock 2. Defective control board

Probably your built-in has to be removed to gain access to the underside for removal of the motor.

PERHAPS ASKING A DEALER MIGHT BE THE WAY TO OBTAIN ONE .USING BRAIN USUALLY HELPS

If your microwave continues to be running when you open up the door or when the door is open it could be an issue with the doors interlock switch. A proper functioning door switch provides the power to other components on the microwave and should interrupt power when the microwaves door is opened. The microwave will have to be repaired.

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MICROWAVE PROGRAMMABLE AUTO NITE LIGHT Some over-the-range microwaves had a programmable Auto Nite Light feature, which will turn the surface lights on low on at a specific time. The Auto Nite Light feature can be set to turn on and off at any time desired. Follow the directions below for set-up:

1. Press the AUTO NITE LIGHT pad.
2. Enter the time the light is to turn on. Select A.M. or P.M.
3. Press the AUTO NITE LIGHT pad again and enter the time the light is to turn off. Select A.M. or P.M.
4. Press the AUTO NITE LIGHT pad once again.
5. The word NITE will show in the control window as a reminder that the feature is set. The settings can be reviewed by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.

To erase the settings and turn off the automatic feature:

• Press the AUTO NITE LIGHT pad, then press the ZERO pad.
• The NITE indicator will no longer be lit.

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Could be a defective door interlock

1. Defective control board 2. Defective door interlock

Could be a defective control board or door interlock

You would have to remove the outer cabinet to gain access but that would expose you to dangerously high, even lethal voltages and is not recommended.

1. Defective door interlock 2. Control board failure

The buzzing is quite common in microwave ovens.

The magnetron is breaking down electrically (arcing).

Hello, Jacque - GE provides a website which offers owner's manuals. This is the link: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/literature.htm . You will need to enter the model number for your microwave/convection oven to find, save, and print the manual. Best wishes.