Danby Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dE
Microwave shows dE or DE and will not start; may beep when door is opened or closed.
Door Error / Door Not Properly Closed
E1
Microwave will not start; display shows E1 immediately or when START is pressed.
Door Switch Interlock Failure
E2
Microwave beeps and shows E2; cooking will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Keypad or Control Panel Failure
E3
Microwave stops during cooking and displays E3; may occur a few seconds after pressing START.
Magnetron Overheat or High Voltage System Fault
E4
Microwave displays E4 and will not heat; may beep repeatedly when START is pressed.
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E5
Microwave shows E5 and stops heating; fan and light may still operate.
Inverter or Power Supply Fault (Inverter Models)
E6
Microwave displays E6; keypad may be locked or unresponsive.
Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error
H0
Microwave displays H0 or HO; unit may not start or may stop heating unexpectedly.
Humidity Sensor or Steam Sensor Error (Sensor Cooking Models)
LOC
Display shows LOC or a lock icon; buttons do not respond and microwave will not start.
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
PF
Microwave displays PF or flashes the clock after a power interruption; may beep once.
Power Failure Indication
SE
Microwave beeps continuously or intermittently and displays SE; some keys may activate by themselves.
Shorted Keypad / Stuck Key Error
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
Keypad Input Failure
Symptom
Microwave clock loses time or resets randomly without obvious power outages.
Control Board Timekeeping Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still heat.
Display Module or Low-Voltage Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Microwave display works but pressing START does nothing; timer does not count down.
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when door is opened.
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking.
Door Latch Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Microwave emits a high-pitched squeal or whistle during operation.
Acoustic Noise from Magnetron or Fan
Symptom
Microwave exterior (top or sides) becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
Inadequate Ventilation or Cooling System Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior fills with condensation or water droplets after cooking.
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not turn on when door opens or during cooking, but unit heats normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior or exterior has a burning smell during or after use.
Overheating or Arcing Inside Cavity
Symptom
Microwave interior paint is peeling or rust is visible inside the cavity.
Cavity Coating Degradation
Symptom
Microwave is very noisy during operation (loud humming, rattling, or buzzing).
Excessive Operational Noise
Symptom
Microwave keypad beeps but display does not change or accept input (e.g., cannot set time).
Control Logic or Software Lockup
Symptom
Microwave makes loud grinding or scraping noises when the turntable rotates.
Turntable Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Microwave runs (light and turntable on, fan running) but food does not heat.
No Heat – High Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but stops mid-cycle and the display resets or clock blinks.
Power Interruption or Control Board Reset
Symptom
Microwave runs for a few seconds then shuts off and may restart or require pressing START again.
Intermittent Power or Overheat Protection Trip
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent in Microwave Power Circuit
Symptom
Over-the-range Danby microwave fan or hood light does not work, but microwave heats normally.
Range Hood Fan/Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Visible sparks (arcing) inside the microwave cavity during cooking.
Microwave Cavity Arcing
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Microwave shows dE or DE and will not start; may beep when door is opened or closed.
|
Door Error / Door Not Properly Closed | View Details |
| E1 |
Microwave will not start; display shows E1 immediately or when START is pressed.
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Door Switch Interlock Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave beeps and shows E2; cooking will not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Keypad or Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave stops during cooking and displays E3; may occur a few seconds after pressing START.
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Magnetron Overheat or High Voltage System Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave displays E4 and will not heat; may beep repeatedly when START is pressed.
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Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave shows E5 and stops heating; fan and light may still operate.
|
Inverter or Power Supply Fault (Inverter Models) | View Details |
| E6 |
Microwave displays E6; keypad may be locked or unresponsive.
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Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| H0 |
Microwave displays H0 or HO; unit may not start or may stop heating unexpectedly.
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Humidity Sensor or Steam Sensor Error (Sensor Cooking Models) | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC or a lock icon; buttons do not respond and microwave will not start.
|
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| PF |
Microwave displays PF or flashes the clock after a power interruption; may beep once.
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Power Failure Indication | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave beeps continuously or intermittently and displays SE; some keys may activate by themselves.
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Shorted Keypad / Stuck Key Error | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
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Keypad Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock loses time or resets randomly without obvious power outages.
|
Control Board Timekeeping Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still heat.
|
Display Module or Low-Voltage Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display works but pressing START does nothing; timer does not count down.
|
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when door is opened.
|
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking.
|
Door Latch Mechanism Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
|
Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a high-pitched squeal or whistle during operation.
|
Acoustic Noise from Magnetron or Fan | View Details |
| – |
Microwave exterior (top or sides) becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
|
Inadequate Ventilation or Cooling System Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior fills with condensation or water droplets after cooking.
|
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not turn on when door opens or during cooking, but unit heats normally.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior or exterior has a burning smell during or after use.
|
Overheating or Arcing Inside Cavity | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior paint is peeling or rust is visible inside the cavity.
|
Cavity Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave is very noisy during operation (loud humming, rattling, or buzzing).
|
Excessive Operational Noise | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad beeps but display does not change or accept input (e.g., cannot set time).
|
Control Logic or Software Lockup | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud grinding or scraping noises when the turntable rotates.
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Turntable Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs (light and turntable on, fan running) but food does not heat.
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No Heat – High Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but stops mid-cycle and the display resets or clock blinks.
|
Power Interruption or Control Board Reset | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs for a few seconds then shuts off and may restart or require pressing START again.
|
Intermittent Power or Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
|
Short Circuit or Overcurrent in Microwave Power Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Over-the-range Danby microwave fan or hood light does not work, but microwave heats normally.
|
Range Hood Fan/Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
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Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Visible sparks (arcing) inside the microwave cavity during cooking.
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Microwave Cavity Arcing | View Details |
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