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GE microwave oven code 18: meaning and exact next steps

18 means GE describes 18 as a power watch code indicating an issue with the microwave's electronic control. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code 888, 8888, PF: meaning and exact next steps

888, 8888, PF means GE states this display can appear at first installation or after power is restored following a power failure. It is not a fault. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F1: meaning and exact next steps

F1 means GE defines F1 as an open thermal sensor, caused by excessive heat in the microwave cavity. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F10: meaning and exact next steps

F10 means GE defines F10 as a shorted touch screen. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F2: meaning and exact next steps

F2 means GE defines F2 as a shorted thermal sensor. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F3: meaning and exact next steps

F3 means GE defines F3 as a shorted touch pad panel. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F4: meaning and exact next steps

F4 means GE defines F4 as an open humidity sensor. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F5: meaning and exact next steps

F5 means GE defines F5 as a shorted humidity sensor. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code F6: meaning and exact next steps

F6 means GE defines F6 as a shorted temperature probe. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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GE microwave oven code Probe: meaning and exact next steps

Probe means GE defines this display as an open temperature probe, or a probe that is not plugged in during a temperature-cook function. This answer applies only to GE and GE Profile microwave ovens with electronic controls. GE states these fault codes are programmed into all microwave oven controls; availability of any one code varies by model.

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