Electrolux Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E11
Microwave will not start; display shows E11 shortly after pressing START.
Door Switch Circuit Failure
E12
Microwave beeps and displays E12; cooking will not start or stops immediately.
Door Latch Alignment Error
E21
Microwave stops heating and displays E21 during operation.
Magnetron Overheat or Magnetron Circuit Fault
E22
Microwave displays E22 and does not heat, though the light and turntable may operate.
High Voltage Inverter/Transformer Failure
E23
Microwave shows E23 and will not start any cooking program.
Control Panel Keypad or Touch Sensor Error
E24
Microwave displays E24 and becomes unresponsive or resets intermittently.
Low Voltage Power Supply Error
E25
Microwave shows E25 and fan runs but unit does not heat.
Cavity Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E31
Microwave displays E31 and convection or combination cooking is disabled (on convection models).
Convection Temperature Sensor Error
E32
Microwave shows E32 when starting convection or grill mode; fan may not run.
Convection Fan Motor Error
E33
Microwave displays E33 and grill or browning element does not heat (on grill models).
Grill Heater Circuit Fault
E41
Microwave shows E41 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
E42
Microwave intermittently freezes or reboots; E42 appears on the display.
Internal Control Board Memory/EEPROM Error
E51
Microwave shows E51 and does not respond to some or all buttons.
Stuck Key or Key Matrix Error
E61
Microwave displays E61 and stops heating shortly after starting.
Cavity Overheat Protection Activated
E62
Microwave shows E62 and shuts down during long cooking cycles.
Magnetron Overheat Protection Activated
E71
Microwave displays E71 and sensor cooking functions do not work.
Humidity / Steam Sensor Error
E72
Microwave shows E72 when starting sensor reheat or auto cook; cycle aborts immediately.
Abnormal Humidity Sensor Reading
E81
Microwave shows E81 and interior light, fan, or turntable do not operate.
Relay Drive or Load Circuit Error
E82
Microwave displays E82 and the turntable does not rotate, though heating may still occur.
Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Error
E91
Microwave shows E91 and does not respond to commands; display may be blank or partially lit.
Display Board Power/Communication Failure
E92
Microwave intermittently shows E92; clock resets or loses time.
Real-Time Clock / Backup Power Error
Symptom
Convection or grill functions on an Electrolux microwave oven do not reach or maintain set temperature.
Convection/Grill Underheating
Symptom
Microwave cavity or exterior surfaces become excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
Overheating / Ventilation Problem
Symptom
Microwave clock and settings reset whenever the door is opened or closed.
Power Interruption from Door Switch Circuit
Symptom
Microwave display is completely dead; no lights, no response when plugged in.
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
Display Module Degradation
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
Door Latch or Release Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
Door Latch Retention Failure
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the interior during or after cooking.
Overheating or Arcing in Cavity
Symptom
Microwave interior light and fan run, but the turntable does not rotate; no error code.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on, but the unit heats and operates normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light, fan, and turntable run when the door is closed, even without pressing START.
Door Interlock Switches Miswired or Stuck Closed
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently; no error code.
Membrane Keypad Wear or Contamination
Symptom
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or inside the door.
Condensation / Drainage Issue
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing, humming, or crackling noises during operation.
Abnormal Noise – High Voltage or Mechanical Interference
Symptom
Microwave produces a rattling or vibration noise, especially when the fan is running.
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable and light operate normally, no error code displayed.
No Heat – High Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but food heats unevenly; some spots are very hot while others are cold.
Uneven Heating / Poor Energy Distribution
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup
Symptom
Microwave will not start at all; display is lit but pressing START does nothing and no error code appears.
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Over-the-range Electrolux microwave vent fan does not run or runs only at one speed.
Exhaust / Vent Fan Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E11 |
Microwave will not start; display shows E11 shortly after pressing START.
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Door Switch Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E12 |
Microwave beeps and displays E12; cooking will not start or stops immediately.
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Door Latch Alignment Error | View Details |
| E21 |
Microwave stops heating and displays E21 during operation.
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Magnetron Overheat or Magnetron Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E22 |
Microwave displays E22 and does not heat, though the light and turntable may operate.
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High Voltage Inverter/Transformer Failure | View Details |
| E23 |
Microwave shows E23 and will not start any cooking program.
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Control Panel Keypad or Touch Sensor Error | View Details |
| E24 |
Microwave displays E24 and becomes unresponsive or resets intermittently.
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Low Voltage Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E25 |
Microwave shows E25 and fan runs but unit does not heat.
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Cavity Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E31 |
Microwave displays E31 and convection or combination cooking is disabled (on convection models).
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Convection Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E32 |
Microwave shows E32 when starting convection or grill mode; fan may not run.
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Convection Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E33 |
Microwave displays E33 and grill or browning element does not heat (on grill models).
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Grill Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E41 |
Microwave shows E41 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
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Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board | View Details |
| E42 |
Microwave intermittently freezes or reboots; E42 appears on the display.
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Internal Control Board Memory/EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E51 |
Microwave shows E51 and does not respond to some or all buttons.
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Stuck Key or Key Matrix Error | View Details |
| E61 |
Microwave displays E61 and stops heating shortly after starting.
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Cavity Overheat Protection Activated | View Details |
| E62 |
Microwave shows E62 and shuts down during long cooking cycles.
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Magnetron Overheat Protection Activated | View Details |
| E71 |
Microwave displays E71 and sensor cooking functions do not work.
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Humidity / Steam Sensor Error | View Details |
| E72 |
Microwave shows E72 when starting sensor reheat or auto cook; cycle aborts immediately.
|
Abnormal Humidity Sensor Reading | View Details |
| E81 |
Microwave shows E81 and interior light, fan, or turntable do not operate.
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Relay Drive or Load Circuit Error | View Details |
| E82 |
Microwave displays E82 and the turntable does not rotate, though heating may still occur.
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Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Error | View Details |
| E91 |
Microwave shows E91 and does not respond to commands; display may be blank or partially lit.
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Display Board Power/Communication Failure | View Details |
| E92 |
Microwave intermittently shows E92; clock resets or loses time.
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Real-Time Clock / Backup Power Error | View Details |
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Convection or grill functions on an Electrolux microwave oven do not reach or maintain set temperature.
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Convection/Grill Underheating | View Details |
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Microwave cavity or exterior surfaces become excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
|
Overheating / Ventilation Problem | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock and settings reset whenever the door is opened or closed.
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Power Interruption from Door Switch Circuit | View Details |
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Microwave display is completely dead; no lights, no response when plugged in.
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No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
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Microwave display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
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Display Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
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Door Latch or Release Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
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Door Latch Retention Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the interior during or after cooking.
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Overheating or Arcing in Cavity | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light and fan run, but the turntable does not rotate; no error code.
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Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on, but the unit heats and operates normally.
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Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
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Microwave interior light, fan, and turntable run when the door is closed, even without pressing START.
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Door Interlock Switches Miswired or Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently; no error code.
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Membrane Keypad Wear or Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or inside the door.
|
Condensation / Drainage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud buzzing, humming, or crackling noises during operation.
|
Abnormal Noise – High Voltage or Mechanical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Microwave produces a rattling or vibration noise, especially when the fan is running.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable and light operate normally, no error code displayed.
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No Heat – High Voltage System Failure | View Details |
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Microwave runs but food heats unevenly; some spots are very hot while others are cold.
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Uneven Heating / Poor Energy Distribution | View Details |
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Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
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Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup | View Details |
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Microwave will not start at all; display is lit but pressing START does nothing and no error code appears.
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Start Circuit or Door Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
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Over-the-range Electrolux microwave vent fan does not run or runs only at one speed.
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Exhaust / Vent Fan Failure | View Details |
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