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GE / Microwave oven

CONTROL IS LOCKED

Child Lockout is active; this message reports an intentionally locked panel rather than a failed controller.

What it means

Child Lockout is active; this message reports an intentionally locked panel rather than a failed controller.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Hold OFF for about three seconds to unlock the panel.
  2. If the oven still will not operate, use the separate sleeping-screen, door and power checks in GE's Problem Solver.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.