Indicator

GE / Microwave oven

LOCK indicator light

Child Lock-Out is active; a lit panel may ignore cooking keys until the controls are unlocked.

What it means

Child Lock-Out is active; a lit panel may ignore cooking keys until the controls are unlocked.

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

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Look for the LOCK lamp on the display.
  2. Hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds to unlock the controls.
  3. If cooking still does not start, check the door, entered time and START key separately.

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.