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No power to control panel after using oven.

How do you unlock a locked control panel on a GE Home Microwave?

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The display panel tells you what button/s to press and for how long. Problem is, it is written in very small letters. I use a flashlight to find it, and of course, I have to put on my readers. Getting old isn’t for the weak.

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Hi @janjones999

Based on fixya comments,

Had you tried this method?

http://www.fixya.com/support/t26900218-u...

Many microwave control panels can be locked to prevent accidental use or access by children.

There are two different ways to lock the control panel:

  1. Press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for 3 seconds. The display will show "LOCK" and then revert to the time of day. A small "L" will appear in the corner of the display as a reminder that the control panel is locked. If anyone tries to use the microwave, the display will show "LOCK".
  2. On some models, press and hold the 5 and 7 pads simultaneously for 3 seconds.


To unlock the control: Repeat the procedure which was used to lock the control. (Press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for about 3 seconds or hold the 5 and 7 pad simultaneously for 3 seconds.)

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