How to Change the Fuse in a GE Microwave

When your GE microwave oven has blown a fuse and you can't make the popcorn for your family movie night, it kind of puts a damper on things. Getting your microwave oven fixed fast and easy if you know where to get GE parts and have just a little bit of knowledge about GE appliances. Here's how to change that fuse in your GE microwave oven.

Instructions

1. Unplug your microwave. Although it might seem like no electrical current could possibly be running through your appliance, it could still have stored electrical current somewhere in the system. Be safe rather than sorry and unplug it before you begin.

2. Find the wiring diagram for your model of GE microwave. You can contact GE directly to get this if you cannot locate your owner's manual. Note the fuse locations and get a screwdriver. Some GE fuses are located under the louvers, while others are located in the door.

3. Open up the microwave and locate the blown fuse. Sometimes you cannot determine a blown fuse by visual inspection so check it with a multimeter for continuity across the terminals.

4. Replace the blown fuse. Go to your local hardware store and pick up a matching fuse. Make sure you check the model numbers of the fuse as well to be sure you get the right component. Install the new fuse and put everything back together.

5. Check the continuity of the circuit if you continue to have power problems. If you have a problem with continuity in the circuit, then you may have a bigger problem than just a blown fuse. Sometimes a power surge will fry a GE microwave's circuit board, which you will need to replace.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the GE website to make sure your model is not one subject to a recall. There are many built-in models of microwave ovens that are on the recall list.

• Stay away from the microwave oven's capacitors. They can sometimes hold a charge even if you unplug the microwave.

Resources

• Check for GE appliance recalls here.