Re: GE profile microwave/convection/vent JVM192KC02 won't Start

On Nov 15, 8:00 am, peter stock <midtow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


basically, when I hit the Start button, nothing happens. everything
seems to work fine -- choosing the programme, selecting power level,
cook time. but when I hit the Start Button, nothing happens.


Is your start button an actual button, or is it a touchpad?

Just went through a similar ordeal with a fairly new Sharp over-the-
range microwave. Fortunately under warranty, so somebody else paid to
fix it, but I got to watch so I know what to do if (when) it breaks
again.

The control panel on my microwave has the normal touchpads, then the
Start, Stop, Fan, and Light controls are 4 small buttons to the right
of the touchpad. The Start button gradually stopped working over a
period of about 3 months. Turns out the small buttons have an even
smaller post on the back which is supposed to press the flex circuit
pads underneath against a conductive layer to complete the circuit.
Because of the alignment of the touchpad with the buttons, the Start
button was only pressing against one of the circuit pads, so the
connection was very intermittent. Service tech replaced the touchpad,
which apparently changed the alignment enough to make the connection
more reliable. If this happens again out of warranty, I plan to glue a
stiff piece of metal or plastic over the flex circuit pads, to spread
the switch pressure out over a larger contact area.

Luckily, on my microwave, it is possible to remove the control panel
from the front of the microwave without taking the unit off the wall.
Don't know if that's a possiblility with yours.

I was able to find a service manual for my microwave after about a 1/2
hour Google search. Suggest you do the same, if you can find a service
manual, maybe it will tell you whether the unit needs to come off the
wall, or if you can just remove the control panel with it still
hanging on the wall.

Hope this helps,
Jerry
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