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What does "Steam Sensor Open" mean and how do I fix it?

My GEmicrowave stopped reheating foods correctly. It starts but stops after a few seconds and then the display says "Stem Sensor Open" . I have googled but can't find anything related specifically about this problem. I have unplugged the microwave and replugged it, but it didn't help.

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@jeff1506 what exact model is your MW?

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@jeff1506 what exact model is your Microwave?

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My microwave is a GE model#JVM6175EKIES and having the same problem with the sensor. I think it should have said Steam Sensor Open. Bought mine in Dec 2016.

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Perhaps the link below may help. Page 20.

http://products.geappliances.com/Marketi...

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Thank you for your effort, but I already read this manual and p 20. The issue is that it says "Sensor DOOR OPEN" and it never says how to "close" it. I even tried heating water to steaming just using 2 minutes on the timer and then trying to open and close the door and switching to reheat. It ran longer than 5 seconds - which is good - but it still stopped and said "sensor DOOR OPEN" What is the "Sensor Door?"

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@jeff1506, Jeff, I recommend you give your exact model # as requested by oldturkey03.

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