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GE / Microwave oven

L (Child Lock-Out)

The documented L indicates a locked control panel; it is not a mapped component-failure code.

What it means

The documented L indicates a locked control panel; it is not a mapped component-failure code.

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

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Check for L in the display.
  2. Hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds to unlock.
  3. If the oven still will not start, check door closure, START and required food type or weight entries.

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.