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GE Microwave Error Codes
45 error codes for GE microwave models. Each links to the full diagnostic procedure from the service manual.
CodeDescription
Abnormal High TempOven temperature went higher than the set temperature for more than 30 minutes…BAD PROBEThe temperature probe has not been completely inserted into the oven wall…CONTROL LOCKEDThe control panel has been locked to prevent accidental use or operation by…COOLDisplayed when the internal food temperature is below 90°F; the display will…ENDFlashes on display when the programmed cooking cycle has completed and the oven…ErrDuring a Sensor Cooking program, the door was opened or Start/Pause was pressed…ERRORSensor cooking failureFFunction error code indicated by F followed by a number or letter flashing in…F-3Key Short ErrorF1Oven cavity thermistor openF10Shorted touch panel.F2Oven cavity thermistor shorted circuit detected.F4Humidity sensor open or shortedF5Shorted humidity sensor.F6High cavity temperature detected during microwave oven cooking.FOOD IS READYCooking is complete and food remains in the oven; the oven beeps once a minute…H97Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears…H98Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears…H99Failure code indicating magnetron and/or inverter circuit problem area; appears…HOLDAppears when the programmed food temperature is reached during Temp Cook/Hold…MyPros+ Max
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HOTFlashes on display when door is opened during convection cooking as a reminder…HOT—OVEN IS HOTThe temperature inside the oven is greater than 200°F, preventing sensor…Humidity Sensor OPENAny defect of the humidity sensor will display as OPEN; the humidity sensor…KEYPAD SHORTEDA keypad has been shorted continuously for 60 seconds.KEYPAD SHORTED --- SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDAny key pad has been shorted/closed for more than 60 seconds, causing all…LControl panel is locked (Child Lock-Out feature is active), preventing the…LOCThe control panel has been locked, preventing the microwave from being started…LOCKControl panel is locked out via Child Lock-out feature; an 'L' is displayed and…LOCKEDIndicates the oven door is locked because the internal temperature has not…LOCKED DOORFlashes when the self-clean cycle has been selected but the oven door is not…Lower Thermal Sensor OPENThe lower thermal sensor circuit is detected as open, indicating a failed or…Lower Thermal Sensor SHORTEDThe lower thermal sensor circuit is detected as shorted, indicating a failed…OPEN STEAM SENSORThe humidity sensor circuit is open.OPEN STEAM SENSOR SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDOpen humidity sensor detected.OVEN TOO HOT FOR SENSOR COOKING--USING ALTERNATE METHODA sensor cooking button was pressed when the internal oven temperature was…PFPower failure indicatorPLEASE INSERT PROBEThe temperature probe has been left out or improperly inserted when a…PROBEDisplayed when Temp Cook/Hold is selected but the temperature probe is not…RESETDisplayed after power up or power interruption; all display segments light for…SENSOR ERRORDuring sensor cooking functions (Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Chicken/Fish…SHORTED STEAM SENSORThe humidity sensor circuit is shorted.SHORTED STEAM SENSOR SERVICE MAY BE NEEDEDShorted humidity sensor detected.TURnDisplayed during Auto Defrost cycle to signal the user to turn or rearrange the…Upper Thermal Sensor OPENThe upper thermal sensor circuit is detected as open, indicating a failed or…Upper Thermal Sensor SHORTEDThe upper thermal sensor circuit is detected as shorted, indicating a failed…