Amana Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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door
Microwave displays 'door' or 'Open/Close Door' and will not start even when the door is closed.
Door Switch Sensing Error
E1
Microwave displays E1 and may not start or may shut down quickly.
Sensor or Control Input Error
E2
Microwave displays E2 and may not allow sensor cooking modes.
Sensor Circuit Out of Range
E3
Microwave displays E3 during or after a sensor cook cycle; cooking may stop prematurely.
Sensor Cook Timeout or Abnormal Reading
E4
Microwave displays E4 and may shut down or refuse to start, often after extended use.
Overheat Protection / Thermal Cutout Trip
E5
Microwave displays E5 and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
Magnetron or High-Voltage Protection Error
E6
Microwave displays E6 and may not respond correctly to keypad input.
Keypad Communication or Interface Error
E7
Microwave displays E7 and may not allow normal operation.
EEPROM or Memory Error
F1
Microwave beeps and displays F1, often immediately at power-up or when trying to start a cook cycle; keypad may be unresponsive or random beeping occurs.
Keypad or Control Board Failure
F2
Microwave displays F2 and may stop cooking; sometimes appears after running for a short time or when pressing certain keys.
Keypad Short or Stuck Key
F3
Microwave displays F3, may stop mid-cycle or refuse to start; sometimes accompanied by erratic heating times.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) or Cavity Thermostat Fault
F4
Microwave shows F4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Humidity Sensor / Steam Sensor Failure
F5
Microwave displays F5 and will not start; may be associated with door opening/closing issues.
Door Switch or Door Sensing Circuit Failure
F6
Microwave shows F6 and may be completely inoperative or behave erratically.
Communication Error Between Control Boards
F7
Microwave displays F7 and may not respond to keypad input or may start/stop unexpectedly.
Microprocessor or Control Board Failure
F8
Microwave shows F8 and may shut down during cooking or refuse to start; often related to cooling issues.
Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault
F9
Microwave displays F9 and may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
Power Supply or Line Voltage Error
H97
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
Inverter or Magnetron Drive Failure
H98
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
High-Voltage System Failure
H99
Microwave displays H99 and will not start or stops immediately after pressing Start.
Inverter Protection / Overcurrent Fault
LOC
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon; keypad does not respond to most buttons.
Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated
PF
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock resets and previous settings are lost.
Power Interruption or Brownout
SE
Microwave displays SE (or 5E) and beeps continuously; keypad may be unresponsive or random keys appear pressed.
Shorted Keypad Error
Symptom
Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently without showing PF; unit otherwise works.
Control Board Power Supply Instability
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still operate with keypad input.
Display / VFD / LED Module Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is difficult to open; latch feels stuck or handle may feel like it will break.
Door Latch Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Microwave emits a strong burning, electrical, or plastic smell during or after operation.
Overheating or Component Burnout
Symptom
Microwave exhaust fan does not run or only runs at one speed on an over-the-range Amana microwave.
Vent/Exhaust Fan Failure
Symptom
Microwave has power (display works) but will not start when pressing Start; may beep or show 'door' or no response.
Won’t Start – Interlock or Control Input Fault
Symptom
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on the door and walls during or after cooking.
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door is opened or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
Cavity Light Failure
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or only some buttons work; display may be normal.
Keypad / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Microwave light, fan, and turntable come on when the door is closed, even without pressing Start.
Door Switch Interlock Miswiring or Failure
Symptom
Microwave makes a rattling or vibrating noise during operation, especially at certain fan speeds.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Microwave over-the-range hood light under the unit does not work or only works intermittently.
Cooktop / Hood Light Failure
Symptom
Microwave produces sparks or arcing inside the cavity during cooking.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable and interior light work normally, timer counts down.
No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but food heats unevenly; some spots are very hot while others are cold.
Uneven Heating / Distribution Issue
Symptom
Microwave runs with loud buzzing, humming, or grinding noise that is much louder than normal, with or without heating.
Abnormal Noise – High-Voltage or Mechanical Component
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting or shortly after starting.
Overcurrent / Short Circuit in Microwave
Symptom
Microwave turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave will not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when door is opened or buttons are pressed.
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| door |
Microwave displays 'door' or 'Open/Close Door' and will not start even when the door is closed.
|
Door Switch Sensing Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Microwave displays E1 and may not start or may shut down quickly.
|
Sensor or Control Input Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave displays E2 and may not allow sensor cooking modes.
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Sensor Circuit Out of Range | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave displays E3 during or after a sensor cook cycle; cooking may stop prematurely.
|
Sensor Cook Timeout or Abnormal Reading | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave displays E4 and may shut down or refuse to start, often after extended use.
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Overheat Protection / Thermal Cutout Trip | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave displays E5 and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
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Magnetron or High-Voltage Protection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Microwave displays E6 and may not respond correctly to keypad input.
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Keypad Communication or Interface Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Microwave displays E7 and may not allow normal operation.
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EEPROM or Memory Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Microwave beeps and displays F1, often immediately at power-up or when trying to start a cook cycle; keypad may be unresponsive or random beeping occurs.
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Keypad or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Microwave displays F2 and may stop cooking; sometimes appears after running for a short time or when pressing certain keys.
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Keypad Short or Stuck Key | View Details |
| F3 |
Microwave displays F3, may stop mid-cycle or refuse to start; sometimes accompanied by erratic heating times.
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Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) or Cavity Thermostat Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Microwave shows F4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Humidity Sensor / Steam Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
Microwave displays F5 and will not start; may be associated with door opening/closing issues.
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Door Switch or Door Sensing Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F6 |
Microwave shows F6 and may be completely inoperative or behave erratically.
|
Communication Error Between Control Boards | View Details |
| F7 |
Microwave displays F7 and may not respond to keypad input or may start/stop unexpectedly.
|
Microprocessor or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F8 |
Microwave shows F8 and may shut down during cooking or refuse to start; often related to cooling issues.
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Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Microwave displays F9 and may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Power Supply or Line Voltage Error | View Details |
| H97 |
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
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Inverter or Magnetron Drive Failure | View Details |
| H98 |
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
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High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| H99 |
Microwave displays H99 and will not start or stops immediately after pressing Start.
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Inverter Protection / Overcurrent Fault | View Details |
| LOC |
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon; keypad does not respond to most buttons.
|
Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated | View Details |
| PF |
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock resets and previous settings are lost.
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Power Interruption or Brownout | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave displays SE (or 5E) and beeps continuously; keypad may be unresponsive or random keys appear pressed.
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Shorted Keypad Error | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently without showing PF; unit otherwise works.
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Control Board Power Supply Instability | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still operate with keypad input.
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Display / VFD / LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is difficult to open; latch feels stuck or handle may feel like it will break.
|
Door Latch Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
|
Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a strong burning, electrical, or plastic smell during or after operation.
|
Overheating or Component Burnout | View Details |
| – |
Microwave exhaust fan does not run or only runs at one speed on an over-the-range Amana microwave.
|
Vent/Exhaust Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave has power (display works) but will not start when pressing Start; may beep or show 'door' or no response.
|
Won’t Start – Interlock or Control Input Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on the door and walls during or after cooking.
|
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door is opened or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
|
Cavity Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or only some buttons work; display may be normal.
|
Keypad / User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave light, fan, and turntable come on when the door is closed, even without pressing Start.
|
Door Switch Interlock Miswiring or Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes a rattling or vibrating noise during operation, especially at certain fan speeds.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Microwave over-the-range hood light under the unit does not work or only works intermittently.
|
Cooktop / Hood Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave produces sparks or arcing inside the cavity during cooking.
|
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable and interior light work normally, timer counts down.
|
No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but food heats unevenly; some spots are very hot while others are cold.
|
Uneven Heating / Distribution Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs with loud buzzing, humming, or grinding noise that is much louder than normal, with or without heating.
|
Abnormal Noise – High-Voltage or Mechanical Component | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting or shortly after starting.
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit in Microwave | View Details |
| – |
Microwave turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave will not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when door is opened or buttons are pressed.
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No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
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