E11
Bertazzoni Humidity / Steam Sensor Fault

Microwave shows E11 and sensor cooking functions (e.g., reheat, auto cook) fail to start or stop prematurely.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed humidity sensor, Sensor port blocked by grease or debris, Loose sensor wiring, Faulty sensor circuit on control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the microwave before accessing internal components.

  • Step 1 – Clean cavity and sensor area: Wipe down the interior, especially near the sensor port (often a small grille or opening on the cavity wall or ceiling). Remove grease and food splatter that may block steam from reaching the sensor.
  • Step 2 – Test non-sensor modes: Verify that manual time/power cooking works normally. If only sensor modes fail with E11, the issue is likely isolated to the humidity sensor system.
  • Step 3 – Inspect sensor wiring: With the cover removed and power disconnected, locate the humidity sensor module and check its connector and wiring harness for looseness or damage.
  • Step 4 – Replace humidity sensor: If wiring is intact and cleaning does not help, replace the humidity sensor with the correct Bertazzoni part.
  • Step 5 – Control board: If a new sensor does not resolve E11, the sensor input circuit on the control board may be defective and require board replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Humidity Sensor
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