Digital panel will not come on. Nothing works! I wanted to use the timer but hit the

Switch it off from the wall for a few seconds , then witch it back on and set the clock , this should reset it , if not contact a service man .

There should be a button labeled timer. Hit that then enter the time you want it to count down to. Then hit the timer button again.

Check to see if the fuse went. If negative then something is wrong with the electronic pad for the unit.

most digital microwaves, the timer is the same, so you set the time you desire first, then push the "timer" button. When it finishes, hit "Clear/Stop" to cancel the alarm.
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Joe

I'll presume you can program it ( set the length of time you want to cook)
Does the timer count down?
Does the turntable ( if you have one) turn?
If everything else seems to work properly and it just doesn't cook more then likely the magnetron is bad

$87 from Sears:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/GE-Parts/Microwave-Parts/Model-JE1860WH04/0432/0123245/G0590488/00005?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

there is a safty door switch,if that switch is not making proper contact this thing happens.open the microwave look for safty switch and replace it or if you know how to open it then clean it and it should work

one of three of your micro switches that monitor your door is bad. easy to fix. remove control panel and u will see the switches that the roll cam for your door hits.

The "main" relay on the control circuit board is stuck (shorted) and needs to be replaced.

We regularly repair these control units for customers nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week with a one-year guarantee.

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 full model number) for more information & help.

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Unplug microwave. Remove the two phillips head screws from the top at the very front edge, allowing you to remove the top grill. This will give you access to the one remaining screw holding the control panel in place. Lift panel up a bit and you're in. Note: even an unplugged microwave can hold a nasty electrical charge if the bleeder resister inside the capacitor is bad. Be cautious and don't touch things unnecessarily.