Out of the blue this started. It is getting electricity b/c inside light comes on but keypad does not work and mic doesn't come on. We did lose power for a short while the other day but the mic worked for a day or so before this started. GE said to try to reboot it - we have and it doesn;t work. It is spacemaker XL - (manuf. Feb2000) Model# JVM132OWBOO2. Thanks for any help! Maureen
F3 means a shorted keypad.
On this model (assuming it's JVM1320WB02) the repair cost would run about $115 if we do it for you. We regularly repair these for customer nationwide.
If you prefer to do it yourself, you can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel, which is very helpful when troubleshooting.
Full details of our service are at http://www.microwavedisplay.com but if you still have questions, please reply to me directly via my site.
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very helpful - thanks - just don't like the idea that an expensive microwave lasts less than 8 years!! We jsut bought a sharp caroseul for 100 bucks at sears. Maureen
the fan does not come on
We are having this same problem...F3 and nothing on the key pad works, but the inside light does come on...our microwave is less than 2 years old...we had to replace a similar one shortly after we bought our house because it caught on fire when we had a babysitter....I don't think we'll be buying anymore GE products!!!!!
The F3 light comes on and the technician said that the control panel had broken keys not related to normal wear and tear. It was working fine for the last 8 months then F3 started to flash and the microwave beeps. I am sure it is still under warranty so I will contact GE.
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