Why GE model JE2160SF03 power turned off

time to replace Microwave.

Sounds like a bad switch should have three primary, secondary, and monitor switch after 5 years change all 3 they are not the same primary and secondary are NO ( normally open ) and the monitor NC ( normally closed ) unit will not come on the fuse on the filter board is blow this usually shorts out the filter board change the switches first and replace fuse may not have to replace filter board hopes this helps.

1= reset the c.breaker from your home see if are tripped and reset.
2= open for thermal fuse open, test continuity with DVOM OR VOM and replace.
3) test the power cord for open or broken or break.
4= check the switch for door maybe is open must be continuity until 0 , or swtich defective see the diagram attached. God bless you

Remove the control panel, take pictures of the door switch wiring while they are still connected to the door switches, then remove the door switch assembly. Have someone at the appliance store check each switch and repair the ones that are defective.

I purchased a switch for $7, reinstalled the door switch assembly and the microwave is working fine now.

For a breaker to trip, you have to have an over voltage condition that is usually referred to as a short. Since your unit works in the cook cycle and only trips the circuit breaker when you open the door the short has to be in the door latch switch or reset circuit. So it wouldn't be that hard to repair, but since it is 7 years old and not the most energy efficient unit, if you aren't able do the repair yourself, then I would replace it!

You can get an idea of how hard the repair would be by going to the searspartsdirect.com web site and putting in the model # off the ID TAG. Then look for the door latch assembly and that will give you an idea of the cost of the parts and get an idea of how hard it is to replace.

could use a little more detail.
when u have no display screen the solutions are. possible causes * A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. A. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
* Power surge. A. Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
* Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet A. Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
* Door not securely closed. A. Open the door and close securely.

Dead appliance, power on wall outlet.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARRAMOUNT!

Attempt this only if you are competent.

If your appliance has absolutely no functions at all, remove it from the mains supply, remove the case and see where the mains lead goes in to the appliance and follow the cable until you find the main fuse.
ONLY USE THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE TO REPLACE IT.
The usual cause of this fuse failure is the door switches are contaminated or sticking. Check the door switches before putting power back on to the appliance.
Hope this helps.

I'd suspect the interlock monitor switch is stuck, or its mounting bracket is out of adjustment. This is designed to blow the fuse if you try to run the oven while the door is open. The switch is supposed to open when you close the door. This switch is replaceable, but you should have this oven repaired by a professional. There are lethal voltages present with the cover off, and the possibility of microwave leakage is the repairs aren't done correctly.

more than likely you door safety switch has a short and every time you pull the door open the connections arc and trip the breaker or blows the fuse.

• Make sure that the microwave is plugged into a grounded outlet. It must be a 3-prong outlet.
  
• Make sure the clock is set.
• Check to see if a programming sequence was entered. Sometimes improper programming or a program sequence such as delay start can cause the touch panel to be non-responsive. Unplug microwave or turn off house circuit breaker for 30 seconds. Plug back in, or reset circuit breaker, and try reprogramming unit.
  
• Check the house circuit breaker or fuse box. If the microwave is DEAD and there is no display and nothing works- the problem could be a blown fuse or tripped breaker.