Microwave error codes and fault guides
Browse 12 published, evidence-gated Microwave guides. Each page states the supported model and region, official source, safe checks, and the point to stop.
Microwave fault guides
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the microwave electronic control has a power-watch fault
18 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as the microwave electronic control has a power-watch fault. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
an electronic-control power-watch problem
18 power watch is identified by GE Appliances' official support as an electronic-control power-watch problem. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a power-restoration or initial-installation display
888 / 8888 / PF is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a power-restoration or initial-installation display. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
an open thermal sensor caused by excessive cavity heat
F1 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as an open thermal sensor caused by excessive cavity heat. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a shorted touch screen
F10 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a shorted touch screen. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a shorted thermal sensor
F2 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a shorted thermal sensor. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a shorted touchpad panel
F3 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a shorted touchpad panel. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
an open humidity sensor
F4 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as an open humidity sensor. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a shorted humidity sensor
F5 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a shorted humidity sensor. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
a shorted temperature probe
F6 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as a shorted temperature probe. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
the microwave control panel lock is engaged
L / LOC / LOCKED is identified by GE Appliances' official support as the microwave control panel lock is engaged. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
the temperature probe is open or not connected during temperature cooking
Probe is identified by GE Appliances' official support as the temperature probe is open or not connected during temperature cooking. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.