A PF, 888 or 8888 display on a GE microwave follows installation or power restoration and is not a fault.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so PF, 888, 8888 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
PF, 888 or 8888 shows after installation or power restoration; it is not a fault.
Seeing PF, 888 or 8888 on a GE microwave usually has a simple explanation. After a power failure at home, one of these codes may appear when the electricity returns, depending on the model. It can also show when the microwave is first installed or the power cord was unplugged and plugged back in.
Clearing it
Touch the Clear/Off or Cancel/Off pad (some models label it Clear). Normal operation resumes, and on models that show a clock you can set the time again.
Other microwave messages
Do not mix this up with Probe, which concerns the temperature probe, or the 18 power watch code, which points at the electronic control.
Microwave service in Los Angeles
If the display does not clear, Los Angeles owners may phone (310) 620-9683 with the model number and the pad you pressed. Related pages: 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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