On the covered GE microwave oven, Probe means GE defines this display as an open temperature probe, or a probe that is not plugged in during a temperature-cook function. First, make sure the probe is firmly inserted both into the cavity wall jack and into the food.
Differential
Likely causes of “GE microwave oven code Probe”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A probe that is not plugged in
What separates it Probe shows during a temp cook, which points to a probe that is not plugged in
How to confirm GE says the probe is open or is not plugged in during a temp cook function
- 2
A probe not seated in the wall or food
What separates it The probe tip is not in the food, which points to a probe not seated in the wall or food
How to confirm Make sure the probe is firmly inserted into the wall of the microwave and the food item
- 3
A probe cable that is damaged or kinked
What separates it The cable is kinked or the plug is bent
How to confirm Look at the cable and the plug and use a different probe if the cable is damaged
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact message shown on the display: Probe
- Whether the probe is plugged in
- Whether the tip is in the food
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleMake sure the probe is firmly inserted both into the cavity wall jack and into the food.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleReseat the probe fully at both ends and restart the temperature-cook function; a probe that still reads open is a service item.
Plug it in
ReversibleInsert the probe firmly into the receptacle in the microwave wall.
Insert it in the food
ReversiblePush the probe into the food item.
Try again
ReversibleRestart the temp cook function.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- Probe.
- Parts named
- Temperature probe; receptacle.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Do not run the probe in a metal-shielded dish
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. The probe instruction is GE's own.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does Probe mean on a GE microwave oven?+
GE defines this display as an open temperature probe, or a probe that is not plugged in during a temperature-cook function.
Is it F6?+
No; F6 is a shorted probe.
Can I use the microwave without the probe?+
Yes; use timed cooking and remove the probe.