Breville 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 heating shortly after start; display shows E02 and beeps.
Magnetron Overheat Protection Trip
E03
Microwave runs but does not heat; display shows E03 after a few seconds.
High Voltage System Failure
E04
Microwave beeps and shows E04; cooking will not start.
Humidity / Steam Sensor Error
E05
Microwave displays E05 and will not start any cooking program.
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E06
Microwave shows E06 and beeps; keypad and functions may be locked out.
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error
E07
Microwave displays E07 and will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge.
Inverter Power Supply Fault (Inverter Models)
E08
Microwave shows E08; turntable may not rotate and cooking stops.
Turntable Motor / Rotation Error
E09
Microwave displays E09; interior light may not come on and unit will not start.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error
E10
Microwave shows E10 and beeps; fan may run but cooking is disabled.
Cooling Fan / Airflow Error
E11
Microwave displays E11; sensor cooking and some auto functions are disabled.
Weight / Load Sensor Error (Combination or Smart Models)
E12
Microwave shows E12; grill or convection functions (if equipped) may not operate.
Grill / Convection Heater Overheat or Open Circuit
E13
Microwave displays E13; clock and display may flicker or reset.
Control Board Internal Error
E14
Microwave shows E14; door appears closed but unit will not start.
Door Latch Mechanism Misalignment
E15
Microwave displays E15; interior light may stay on and unit will not start.
Stuck Door Switch / Door Sense Error
Symptom
Microwave buttons beep but nothing happens; display shows time but no cooking starts and no error code appears.
Relay or Output Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave clock resets to 0:00 or flashes after each use or when opening the door.
Intermittent Power Loss to Control Board
Symptom
Microwave cooks unevenly; some areas of food are overcooked while others are still cold.
Uneven Heating / Stirrer or Turntable Issue
Symptom
Microwave display and clock are dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
Display / VFD / LED Module Degradation
Symptom
Microwave display is on but pressing START does nothing; no relay click, no fan, no light change.
No Start – Control or Door Interlock Logic Fault
Symptom
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and unit appears completely dead.
No Power – Main Fuse or Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Microwave door glass or inner panel is cracked or shattered.
Damaged Door Assembly / Safety Shield Compromised
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Binding
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
Door Latch Retention Failure
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell, smoke, or visible sparks (arcing) inside the cavity during use.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Damage
Symptom
Microwave emits a strong chemical, plastic, or electrical burning smell during first uses or after a long period of disuse.
Odor from New or Heated Components
Symptom
Microwave exterior (top, sides, or control panel) becomes excessively hot to the touch during or after use.
Overheating / Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Microwave fan continues to run for a long time after cooking has finished.
Cooling Fan Overrun / Thermostat Control
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not turn on when cooking or when the door is opened.
Interior Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light is on, fan runs, but the turntable does not rotate.
Turntable Not Rotating
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Membrane Failure
Symptom
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or inside the door after cooking.
Excess Condensation / Drainage Issue
Symptom
Microwave makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from the fan area.
Cooling Fan or Convection Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Microwave makes a rattling, grinding, or scraping noise when the turntable rotates.
Turntable Drive or Roller Ring Noise
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise while running, louder than normal, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
Noisy or Overloaded High Voltage System
Symptom
Microwave overcooks or undercooks food compared to the set time and power level.
Power Output Calibration / Sensor Inaccuracy
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable rotates and light is on, but food remains cold.
No Heat – Magnetron / High Voltage Failure
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
Short Circuit Under Load
| 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 heating shortly after start; display shows E02 and beeps.
|
Magnetron Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| E03 |
Microwave runs but does not heat; display shows E03 after a few seconds.
|
High Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| E04 |
Microwave beeps and shows E04; cooking will not start.
|
Humidity / Steam Sensor Error | View Details |
| E05 |
Microwave displays E05 and will not start any cooking program.
|
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Microwave shows E06 and beeps; keypad and functions may be locked out.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E07 |
Microwave displays E07 and will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge.
|
Inverter Power Supply Fault (Inverter Models) | View Details |
| E08 |
Microwave shows E08; turntable may not rotate and cooking stops.
|
Turntable Motor / Rotation Error | View Details |
| E09 |
Microwave displays E09; interior light may not come on and unit will not start.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E10 |
Microwave shows E10 and beeps; fan may run but cooking is disabled.
|
Cooling Fan / Airflow Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Microwave displays E11; sensor cooking and some auto functions are disabled.
|
Weight / Load Sensor Error (Combination or Smart Models) | View Details |
| E12 |
Microwave shows E12; grill or convection functions (if equipped) may not operate.
|
Grill / Convection Heater Overheat or Open Circuit | View Details |
| E13 |
Microwave displays E13; clock and display may flicker or reset.
|
Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Microwave shows E14; door appears closed but unit will not start.
|
Door Latch Mechanism Misalignment | View Details |
| E15 |
Microwave displays E15; interior light may stay on and unit will not start.
|
Stuck Door Switch / Door Sense Error | View Details |
| – |
Microwave buttons beep but nothing happens; display shows time but no cooking starts and no error code appears.
|
Relay or Output Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock resets to 0:00 or flashes after each use or when opening the door.
|
Intermittent Power Loss to Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Microwave cooks unevenly; some areas of food are overcooked while others are still cold.
|
Uneven Heating / Stirrer or Turntable Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display and clock are dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
|
Display / VFD / LED Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is on but pressing START does nothing; no relay click, no fan, no light change.
|
No Start – Control or Door Interlock Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and unit appears completely dead.
|
No Power – Main Fuse or Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door glass or inner panel is cracked or shattered.
|
Damaged Door Assembly / Safety Shield Compromised | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
|
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Binding | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
|
Door Latch Retention Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell, smoke, or visible sparks (arcing) inside the cavity during use.
|
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Damage | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a strong chemical, plastic, or electrical burning smell during first uses or after a long period of disuse.
|
Odor from New or Heated Components | View Details |
| – |
Microwave exterior (top, sides, or control panel) becomes excessively hot to the touch during or after use.
|
Overheating / Poor Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave fan continues to run for a long time after cooking has finished.
|
Cooling Fan Overrun / Thermostat Control | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not turn on when cooking or when the door is opened.
|
Interior Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light is on, fan runs, but the turntable does not rotate.
|
Turntable Not Rotating | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Membrane Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or inside the door after cooking.
|
Excess Condensation / Drainage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from the fan area.
|
Cooling Fan or Convection Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes a rattling, grinding, or scraping noise when the turntable rotates.
|
Turntable Drive or Roller Ring Noise | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise while running, louder than normal, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
|
Noisy or Overloaded High Voltage System | View Details |
| – |
Microwave overcooks or undercooks food compared to the set time and power level.
|
Power Output Calibration / Sensor Inaccuracy | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable rotates and light is on, but food remains cold.
|
No Heat – Magnetron / High Voltage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
|
Short Circuit Under Load | View Details |
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