I was told you could check to see if a microwave is leaking radiation by unplugging the microwave from the wall outlet, and putting the cell phone into the microwave; if the cell phone rang, the microwave was leaking (which is what happened - the cell phone rang, inside the microwave, while the microwave was unplugged.) Then I brought a new Oster microwave, checked the microwave using the same method, with the cell phone, and again, the cell phone rang while in the microwave. Is the cell phone an accurate and reliable way to check for radiation in the microwave? Please advise. Thanks.
It seems to me that only a specialist in microwave ovens can handle this task. Self-diagnose it probably will not work. Look for information on special sites that have information about microwave troubleshooting. Bosch microwave troubleshooting
There are on-line companies that sell electronic microwave leak detectors. Some are very inexpensive, and can be used for years.
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No! this could not be further from the truth, you can buy a microwave test card and check for leakage around the door seals, or take it to a service professional to do a quick test.
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On a GE microwave F3 means you have a failed keypad.
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Well one would presume you could simply measure the bracket and the microwave, and ask a retailer for the dimensions of units with similar dimensions.
They may also have this bracket and be able to compare the sizes before purchasing your new one.
Not knowing the dimensions of either the bracket itself or the microwave, this would be the only solution i can think of.
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If the internal fuse is good, it may be an open thermostat or thermal cutout on or near the magnetron or on top of the cavity / body of the oven or veen on the floor of the oven chassis.
Hopefully the vent fan was on strong enough to keep the steam out the of controls. That steam could scramble or damage the circuit board or keypad.
You should unplug it from the power line for a few minutes, plug it back in, then try again.
If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and disassembly information at our site, linked here on Fixya: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
SOURCE: GE Profile Advantium 120 Microwave (Model SCA1000DBB03)
We have
the service manual for this model and have uploaded it to our
site here to help you.
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A microwave can be dead
for many reasons.
It
may be the fuse, which is usually located behind the grille, on
the
floor of the oven behind the control panel, between the door switches,
or on the filter board near where the cord comes into the unit.
If
the fuse is good, it may be an open thermostat or thermal cutout (TCO)
/ thermal fuse on or near the magnetron or on top of the cavity / body
of the oven.
If it goes dead for a
while during or after cooking
then comes back on, the magnetron is probably overheating and causing
the magnetron thermostat to open.
Then when it cools, it
closes the circuit and allows power through again.
When
checking TCOs or thermostats, if it has a hood fan thermostat,
that should read
open, as opposed to the others, which should read closed.
So don't let that fool you.
If the cavity thermostat
needs to be checked or replaced you'll need to pull the oven from the
wall.
If
so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have
two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can download GE
owner's manuals and installation instructions here.
If it went dead almost
immediately after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a shorted
high-voltage capacitor.
If it went dead a few
seconds after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a failing
high-voltage transformer.
If
it goes dead or blows the breaker (or GFI) when you plug it in or open
or close
the door, then there's a problem with a door switch or door switch
mount.
If it's intermittent or
random, it may be a bad
connection, usually on the control board or a loose fuse holder, or
even an intermittent fuse.
You should do a
continuity test on
the fuse while it's in the holder (with the microwave unplugged, of
course) then turn the fuse by hand or take it out and put it back in,
then test it again.
If you remove the fuse,
then press the meter
leads against the ends, it can allow internal contact to be made and
make a bad fuse appear to be good.
If you or someone you
know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.
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.
You can usually find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
We're
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The doors are designed with switches to ensure no microwave leakage. If the door is damaged the switch will not engage and the microwave will not operate.
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