F3 on GE microwave ovens and 120 volt Advantium models reports a shorted touch pad panel.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Shorted touch pad panel.
If the control shows F3, the touch pad panel is shorted. This applies to all GE microwave ovens, plus the 120 volt Advantium.
Next move
GE says a trained service technician should handle fault codes on microwave ovens. Advantium owners can first press Clear/Off or Cancel and program again; should F3 return, power to the oven is disconnected for a minute or two, then restored, and the cooking function is programmed again.
Panel and display codes nearby
A shorted touch screen is F10. For a sensor fault instead, see F2.
Los Angeles GE microwave repair
In Los Angeles, phone (310) 620-9683 and mention F3. The model number and your attempts at clearing it are useful. Browse microwave repair.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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