There is power to the microwave, and it appears to be working when you press start, but nothing is warmed in it.
Anything can be fixed, it all depends on how much it will cost to repair. Sometimes it just pays to buy another microwave oven they have come down in price quite a bit
Good luck
SOURCE: Everything works except heat
Sounds like you've had a failure in the microwave portion of the unit.
Microwave not heating problems when the timer/controller board appears to function properly, are related to the following components -
1) Diode
2) Capacitor
3) Transformer
4) Magnetron
SOURCE: GE Profile Microwave will not heat
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell which part the microwave needs without opening it up for examination. There are a few parts that, if defective, would prevent the oven from heating.
This is NOT a repair that you would want to attempt yourself. The labor for the repair would cost a minimum of $50 and shouldn't exceed $100. You'll also have to pay for the necessary part if it's still available from the manufacture or their parts distributor.
SOURCE: No more heating, GE Profile Microwave JVM 1870CF02
I think its the mag tube, mine went out the same way. GE will provide the mag tube for free just call them...have a local ge certified tech out to put it in.
SOURCE: My GE Profile Microwave/Convection Oven stopped working.
Chances are that the thermostat / thermal cutout / T.C.O. (whichever it uses) has opened.
This can happen when the magnetron overheats, either due to it's failing, or if the internal cooling fan is not working.
It may also that be the 15- or 20A ceramic line fuse or the oven cavity thermostat / thermal cutout / T.C.O. (whichever it uses) has opened.
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.
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.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
You should be able to
get the fuse from a home center or local appliance parts store.
Accessing some components for testing and possible replacement will require you to remove 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.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: My GE Profile microwave just stopped heating
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