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GE Microwave Error Code KEYPAD SHORTED --- SERVICE MAY BE NEEDED

Any key pad has been shorted/closed for more than 60 seconds, causing all control pads to be deactivated and the unit to become inoperative, accompanied by a periodic 3 beep tone.

SourceGE JVM1540 OTR Microwave - Service Manualp. 53

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Diagnostic procedure

The full KEYPAD SHORTED --- SERVICE MAY BE NEEDED procedure

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First diagnostic step
If pad un-shorts/opens, hitting the clear/off pad will resume operation of unit.

SourceGE JVM1540 OTR Microwave - Service Manualp. 53

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