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GE Microwave Recall Due to Fire Hazard

December 6th, 2007 · No Comments

GE announced today a recall of about 92,000 built-in combination wall and microwave ovens. The threat is a fire hazard.

The problem with these microwaves is that the door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.

The recall includes GE combination microwave and conventional built-in wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE, GE Profile and Kenmore.

So far, there has been 35 incidents reported with one of them resulting in a fire damaged adjacent kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported.

You can find the complete list of model and serial numbers, the remedy information and the consumer contact information on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08110.html

Appliance repair in Orange County, CA

October 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Hi, my name is Gene, owner and operator of Mr. Magic appliance repair company.
I have been involved in the appliance repair business for over 30 years and for the last 14 years I’ve been servicing people in Orange County, CA.
From basic Whirlpool refrigerators to high end Thermador ovens, you can expect professional diagnosis with a fair estimate and a quick, accurate repair. If you need a good and honest appliance technician, call me today

714-309-9221

I service and repair all major appliances: Oven, Range, Cook Top, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Washer and Dryer.

I do work with appliances made by: Admiral, Amana, Bosch, Caloric, Dacor, Frigidaire, Fisher & Paykel, GE, Hotpoint, Jenn Air, Kitchen Aid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper, Kenmore, Sears, Sub Zero, Tappan, Thermador, Viking, and Whirlpool

For fast and professional appliance repair, call me today at 714-309-9221.

GE oven error code “F7″ and how to fix it

June 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

One of the most common problems with GE electric built in ovens is the error code “F7″ shown on the display. I’ve seen it many times before and today I had a service call for the same problem again. The error code “F7” will be displayed along with a beeping sound if the ERC (Electronic Range Control) or “clock” senses one or more buttons on the control panel stuck. It could be displayed in any mode: “cook”, “clean” or even more often in the “time of the day” mode. In order to fix it, the control panel has to be replaced. This is a very simple job and you will need just a 1/4″ nut driver and a Phillips screwdriver.
To get the right replacement part just click on the link AppliancePartsPros then type the model number of your oven (it is located at the bottom left corner on the door frame of the lower oven) in the search box, click on the “search” button and in the new window type the word ”control panel” in the “search by keyword” box and click the “search” button.
Always turn off the circuit breaker first.
Open the oven door (if you have a double oven, it should be the upper one) and remove three screws (on some models just two on corners) from the bottom of the control panel. If the control panel on your oven is made of stainless steel, then you have to pull the oven out of the cabinet for about 2″ to 3″ to get better access. Pull the control panel forward and up to remove the tabs on the top of the frame, out of the holes in the end caps. Pull the control panel out and turn it about 90° toward yourself (the face of the control panel down). Unplug the control panel ribbon from the ERC. Remove four screws holding the ERC to the control panel. On some models you also have to remove the screw which attaches the ground wire to the control panel. Let the ERC hang on its wires, remove the old control panel and replace it with the new one. On some models before you do it, you have to remove the end caps and the bottom shield from the old control panel and install them on the new one. Do not forget to plug the new control panel ribbon into the ERS slot. Attach the new control panel to the oven and turn the circuit breaker on. Set the time of the day and you are back in business.