Spacemaker beeping loud and f3 message driving us crazy

You have one of 2 problems, an open Thermocouple or a bad control panel DISCHARGE high voltage components first with no power applied prior to touching anything in the unit. Failure to discharge High Voltage Components can result in death

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).

The keypad may be defective. Try replacing it.

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.

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I have a GE Spacemaker microwave oven and it is not heating the products. The light works, turntable turns but wont heat anything?

the code means this.


F3 Shorted touch pad panel

Good Luck

f3 problem

On a GE/Hotpoint, F3 means you have a failed keypad.

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 at http://www.microwavedisplay.com/keypad_replacement.pdf

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Ya what the ????
Not shure what to tell you, first I would see if leaving unplug for a day would solve your problem, to me sound like main board is defective, also try by opening the door a closing it a couple of time, just in cass a switch is jam open.

Regards

bob

Since you say it's new, it should be under warranty. I would call GE (see your owner's manual) to get a local authorized service center. Then while you're on the phone with the service center, you can start it up and hold the phone close to it to demonstrate to the technician how loud it is. They should be able to tell you if it will be covered under warranty so you get it fixed free.