F3 on a GE / Hotpoint microwave means you have a shorted keypad.
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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.
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F3 Key panel (touch pad) shorted This code will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Replace key panel (also called touch pad).
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.
F3
Key panel (touch pad) shorted
This code will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Replace key panel (also called touch pad).
I thought I was helping my daughter out by clenaing her kitchen, well the inside of her microwave was pretty bad and very hard to clean so I was a spray to loosen up the crusted on food. In doing so it started beeping and flashing F3 and now we can't get it to do anything. How do we saolve this?
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.
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 here.
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Can you tell me what the problem is
the constant beep is terrible.
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