AEG Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Microwave will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing Start.
Door Interlock Safety Circuit Fault
E02
Microwave stops shortly after starting and displays E02 on the control panel.
Magnetron Overheat Protection Trip
E03
Microwave does not heat food; display shows E03 after a few seconds of operation.
Magnetron or High-Voltage Circuit Failure
E04
Microwave runs but stops with E04 error; sometimes accompanied by a humming noise.
High-Voltage Overcurrent or Short Circuit
E05
Microwave displays E05 and will not start any heating program.
Cavity Temperature Sensor Fault
E06
Microwave combination or grill functions fail and E06 appears on the display.
Grill Element or Grill Temperature Sensor Fault
E07
Microwave shows E07 and does not respond to touch controls properly.
Touch Control Panel or Keypad Communication Error
E08
Microwave displays E08 and the turntable does not rotate during cooking.
Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Fault
E09
Microwave shows E09 and interior light does not come on; unit may not start.
Low-Voltage Power Supply or Control Board Fault
E10
Microwave displays E10 and fan runs continuously or not at all.
Cooling Fan Control or Feedback Fault
E11
Microwave shows E11 and stops when using sensor cooking or auto programs.
Humidity / Steam Sensor Fault
E12
Microwave displays E12 and combination (microwave + hot air) mode will not start.
Convection Fan or Heater Circuit Fault
E13
Microwave shows E13 and beeps; door appears closed but unit will not start.
Door Latch Alignment or Monitor Switch Error
E14
Microwave displays E14 and programs cannot be set or changed.
Encoder / Selector Knob Fault
E15
Microwave shows E15 and stops mid-cycle, often after a loud click.
Thermal Cut-Out (TCO) or Safety Thermostat Trip
E16
Microwave displays E16 and the clock or timer behaves erratically.
Real-Time Clock / Memory Error on Control PCB
E20
Microwave shows E20 and will not start; often after installation or moving the unit.
Mains Voltage or Frequency Out of Range
E21
Microwave displays E21 and sensor cooking or weight auto programs cannot be used.
Weight Sensor / Turntable Load Detection Fault (where fitted)
E30
Microwave shows E30 and beeps continuously until reset.
General Safety System Error
Symptom
Microwave cavity rusting or paint peeling inside.
Cavity Coating Degradation
Symptom
Microwave clock resets or display flickers when starting a cooking cycle.
Voltage Drop or Weak Power Supply
Symptom
Microwave convection (hot air) mode not heating, but fan may run.
Convection Heater or Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Microwave display and controls are dead; no lights or response.
No Power – Primary Supply Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not close properly or pops open during operation.
Door Alignment and Latch Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking.
Door Latch or Release Mechanism Jam
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell or smoke during operation.
Overheating or Component Burn
Symptom
Microwave emits a strong chemical or plastic smell when new or after long storage.
Burn-Off of Manufacturing Residues
Symptom
Microwave exterior or control panel becomes very hot to touch during use.
Inadequate Ventilation or Cooling
Symptom
Microwave grill function not heating, while microwave-only mode works.
Grill Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light not working, but unit heats and operates normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave is very noisy during operation (rattling, scraping, or fan noise).
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Obstruction
Symptom
Microwave keypad or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door or control panel.
Condensation and Steam Management Issue
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise when running, with reduced or no heating.
High-Voltage Component Short or Mechanical Vibration
Symptom
Microwave plate (turntable) not rotating, but heating still works.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave produces sparks or arcing inside the cavity during use.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; no error code displayed.
No Heating – Magnetron / High-Voltage Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but stops randomly before the set time expires; no error code.
Intermittent Overheat or Door Interlock Interruption
Symptom
Microwave sensor cooking or auto programs consistently overcook or undercook food.
Sensor Calibration or Contamination Issue
Symptom
Microwave smells of ozone or a sharp electrical odor during use, even without visible smoke.
Electrical Arcing or Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuse when starting.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Start-Up
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Microwave will not start; display shows E01 immediately after pressing Start.
|
Door Interlock Safety Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Microwave stops shortly after starting and displays E02 on the control panel.
|
Magnetron Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| E03 |
Microwave does not heat food; display shows E03 after a few seconds of operation.
|
Magnetron or High-Voltage Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E04 |
Microwave runs but stops with E04 error; sometimes accompanied by a humming noise.
|
High-Voltage Overcurrent or Short Circuit | View Details |
| E05 |
Microwave displays E05 and will not start any heating program.
|
Cavity Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Microwave combination or grill functions fail and E06 appears on the display.
|
Grill Element or Grill Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Microwave shows E07 and does not respond to touch controls properly.
|
Touch Control Panel or Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E08 |
Microwave displays E08 and the turntable does not rotate during cooking.
|
Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Microwave shows E09 and interior light does not come on; unit may not start.
|
Low-Voltage Power Supply or Control Board Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Microwave displays E10 and fan runs continuously or not at all.
|
Cooling Fan Control or Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Microwave shows E11 and stops when using sensor cooking or auto programs.
|
Humidity / Steam Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Microwave displays E12 and combination (microwave + hot air) mode will not start.
|
Convection Fan or Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Microwave shows E13 and beeps; door appears closed but unit will not start.
|
Door Latch Alignment or Monitor Switch Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Microwave displays E14 and programs cannot be set or changed.
|
Encoder / Selector Knob Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Microwave shows E15 and stops mid-cycle, often after a loud click.
|
Thermal Cut-Out (TCO) or Safety Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| E16 |
Microwave displays E16 and the clock or timer behaves erratically.
|
Real-Time Clock / Memory Error on Control PCB | View Details |
| E20 |
Microwave shows E20 and will not start; often after installation or moving the unit.
|
Mains Voltage or Frequency Out of Range | View Details |
| E21 |
Microwave displays E21 and sensor cooking or weight auto programs cannot be used.
|
Weight Sensor / Turntable Load Detection Fault (where fitted) | View Details |
| E30 |
Microwave shows E30 and beeps continuously until reset.
|
General Safety System Error | View Details |
| – |
Microwave cavity rusting or paint peeling inside.
|
Cavity Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock resets or display flickers when starting a cooking cycle.
|
Voltage Drop or Weak Power Supply | View Details |
| – |
Microwave convection (hot air) mode not heating, but fan may run.
|
Convection Heater or Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display and controls are dead; no lights or response.
|
No Power – Primary Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not close properly or pops open during operation.
|
Door Alignment and Latch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking.
|
Door Latch or Release Mechanism Jam | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell or smoke during operation.
|
Overheating or Component Burn | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a strong chemical or plastic smell when new or after long storage.
|
Burn-Off of Manufacturing Residues | View Details |
| – |
Microwave exterior or control panel becomes very hot to touch during use.
|
Inadequate Ventilation or Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Microwave grill function not heating, while microwave-only mode works.
|
Grill Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light not working, but unit heats and operates normally.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave is very noisy during operation (rattling, scraping, or fan noise).
|
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door or control panel.
|
Condensation and Steam Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise when running, with reduced or no heating.
|
High-Voltage Component Short or Mechanical Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Microwave plate (turntable) not rotating, but heating still works.
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave produces sparks or arcing inside the cavity during use.
|
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; no error code displayed.
|
No Heating – Magnetron / High-Voltage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but stops randomly before the set time expires; no error code.
|
Intermittent Overheat or Door Interlock Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Microwave sensor cooking or auto programs consistently overcook or undercook food.
|
Sensor Calibration or Contamination Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave smells of ozone or a sharp electrical odor during use, even without visible smoke.
|
Electrical Arcing or Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuse when starting.
|
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Start-Up | View Details |
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