F3 kEEPS COMING ON - Hotpoint RVM1635 Microwave Oven

The keypad will likely need to be replaced, F3 indicates a stuck key. If you unplug it and plug it back in, does the F3 come back on by itself, if yes, then first, try unplugging it for a few minutes and see if it reappears.

If it does, the touch pad will need to be replaced. I can get you parts info after we see what power cycling it does.

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F3 or F4
Open or shorted oven temperature sensor (RTD)

Check sensor harness and harness connection between oven sensor and oven control. Replace oven temperature sensor (RTD) if wiring is ok.

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F0 - Shorted push pad / Replace

F3 - Shorted or open oven temperature sensor / Replace oven temperature sensor

Good luck.

F3 means you have a shorted membrane keypad.

If it's under warranty, you should be able to get it fixed free.

The "C" in the model number means it's made for the Canadian market, and contacting GE Canada seems to be impossible for us here in the States.

So you'll need to contact GE via the info in your owner's manual.

If it's out of warranty, it's best to replace it, GE does not make parts available for JES-series microwaves.

One assumes they're meant to be thrown away when they fail out warranty.

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F3 on a GE / Hotpoint microwave means you have a shorted membrane keypad.

If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.

So until it is repaired, please leave it unplugged or leave the door open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running unattended.

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HI, the Key panel (touch pad) is shorted.

This code will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Replace key panel (also called touch pad).

This code will occur if a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Replace key panel (also called touch pad).

Touch pad on m/w needs to be replace

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microwave quits working and F3 comes up on the readout - along with a series of beeps - pressing any of the buttons on the touchpad does nothing - The F3 stays there and beeps intermittently

F3 usually means a keypad or temperature sensor / thermistor problem.

The fact that you can't use the microwave leads me to believe it's a keypad or control circuit board problem.

If you have the owner's manual that came with the unit, I would suggest you look there for a contact numer to call for service.

Otherwise I would suggest calling the store from which you purchased it.

Please write back with more details if you need further help.