GE · Microwave Moderate

F11 — Shorted Touchpad / Keypad

F11 indicates a shorted touchpad/keypad (a stuck or shorted key). It is not a meat/food-probe fault — on GE microwaves an open probe shows as a "Probe" message, not F11. Check the touchpad/membrane and its ribbon connection.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Moderate
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How to fix it

  1. Unplug the microwave.
  2. Remove the probe and let the jack air-dry for a few hours if recently cleaned.
  3. Measure the probe with a multimeter — a near-zero reading confirms it's shorted.
  4. Replace the probe with the OEM part for your model.
  5. Inspect the cable for cuts; replace if damaged.
  6. Restore power and run a probe cook to verify F11 is gone.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F11 only when probe is plugged in · Probe-cook ends immediately · Probe reads 'HI' or maxes out · Time-cook works normally

  • Failed (shorted) temperature probe Most common — replace the probe.
  • Moisture in the probe jack Water from cleaning shorts the contacts.
  • Pinched probe cable Cable insulation has worn through against the cavity edge.
  • Control board input failure Only after probe, jack, and cable are verified.

Parts you may need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • GE microwave temperature probe Common replacement
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More GE microwave codes

DOOR DOOR — Door not fully closed / open too long F0 F0 — Communication / no key entry fault F1 F1 — Open Thermal Sensor (Overheating) F10 F10 — Shorted Touch Screen F2 F2 — Shorted Thermal Sensor F3 -E0 F3 — Shorted Touch Panel

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com.