GE Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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000
Microwave display shows 000 and does not respond normally to keypad inputs.
Control Board Initialization or Fault State
8888
Microwave display shows 8888 or all 8s; unit may be unresponsive.
Control Board Self-Test or Power-On Display
door
Display shows "door" or "Open/Close Door" and the microwave will not start even when the door appears closed.
Door Not Recognized as Closed
F1
Microwave beeps and displays F1, often immediately at power-up or when pressing any keypad button; may not start cooking.
Keypad or Control Board Failure
F2
Microwave displays F2 and may beep continuously; often associated with keypad not responding correctly.
Keypad Short Circuit
F3
Microwave shows F3 and may stop cooking; sometimes appears when using sensor cook or reheat functions.
Open or Shorted Temperature/Sensor Circuit
F4
Microwave displays F4 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Humidity or Temperature Sensor Failure
F5
Microwave shows F5 and may not respond to keypad inputs or may shut down unexpectedly.
Control Board Logic or Relay Failure
F6
Microwave displays F6 and may not heat or may shut off during operation.
Microwave Relay or Power Control Failure
F7
Microwave shows F7, often accompanied by beeping and unresponsive or erratic keypad behavior.
Stuck Key or Keypad/Control Interface Error
F8
Microwave displays F8 and may not start or may stop during sensor cooking cycles.
Cooling Fan or Airflow Error
F9
Microwave shows F9 and may not operate or may shut down unexpectedly.
Door Latch or Door Switch Circuit Error
FOOD
Microwave displays "FOOD" and will not start cooking until cleared.
Empty Cavity or Load Detection Warning
H97
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
Inverter or High-Voltage System Failure
H98
Microwave shows H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
High-Voltage Circuit Protection / Magnetron Failure
H99
Microwave displays H99 and will not heat; may shut down quickly after pressing Start.
Inverter Overcurrent or Short Detection
LOC
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon; keypad does not respond to most buttons.
Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated
LOCK
Display shows LOCK or a padlock symbol; no cooking functions can be started.
Child Lock Mode Enabled
PF
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock may reset.
Power Interruption or Brownout Detection
SE
Microwave beeps randomly and displays SE or "Sensor Error"; sensor cooking functions fail.
Sensor Circuit Error
Symptom
Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently without a PF code.
Control Board Power Supply Instability
Symptom
Microwave completely dead – no display, no lights, no beeps, and no response to any buttons.
No Power – Line Fuse or Thermal Cutout Open
Symptom
Microwave cooks unevenly; some areas of food are cold while others are hot.
Uneven Heating
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still operate.
Display Module or Control Board Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is on but unit will not start when pressing Start; no relay click, no fan, no light change.
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open; door release button may feel stuck.
Door Latch or Release Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
Door Latch Misalignment or Wear
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell, electrical odor, or smoke during or shortly after operation.
Overheating Component or Electrical Short
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door is opened or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light, fan, and turntable run when the door is closed, even without pressing Start.
Door Switch Circuit Miswiring or Failure
Symptom
Microwave is very loud during operation, with a deep humming, buzzing, or rattling noise.
Excessive Operating Noise
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; some keys work while others do not.
Keypad Matrix Failure
Symptom
Microwave makes a crackling, arcing, or popping sound inside the cavity during cooking; visible sparks may appear.
Arcing in Cavity
Symptom
Microwave over-the-range unit leaks steam, grease, or moisture from the front or top during cooking.
Ventilation or Door Seal Issue
Symptom
Microwave over-the-range vent fan does not run or runs only on one speed when commanded.
Ventilation Fan Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally but food remains cold.
No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave starts then stops after a few seconds; display may return to clock without error code.
Intermittent Door Switch or Overheat Protection Trip
Symptom
Microwave trips the circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting or shortly after starting.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent Condition
Symptom
Microwave turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave turntable rotates intermittently or makes grinding noises while turning.
Turntable Mechanical Binding or Motor Wear
Symptom
Over-the-range microwave vent fan runs continuously and will not turn off, even when controls are off and cooktop is cool.
Stuck Vent Fan Relay or Sensor
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| 000 |
Microwave display shows 000 and does not respond normally to keypad inputs.
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Control Board Initialization or Fault State | View Details |
| 8888 |
Microwave display shows 8888 or all 8s; unit may be unresponsive.
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Control Board Self-Test or Power-On Display | View Details |
| door |
Display shows "door" or "Open/Close Door" and the microwave will not start even when the door appears closed.
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Door Not Recognized as Closed | View Details |
| F1 |
Microwave beeps and displays F1, often immediately at power-up or when pressing any keypad button; may not start cooking.
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Keypad or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Microwave displays F2 and may beep continuously; often associated with keypad not responding correctly.
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Keypad Short Circuit | View Details |
| F3 |
Microwave shows F3 and may stop cooking; sometimes appears when using sensor cook or reheat functions.
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Open or Shorted Temperature/Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| F4 |
Microwave displays F4 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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Humidity or Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
Microwave shows F5 and may not respond to keypad inputs or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Control Board Logic or Relay Failure | View Details |
| F6 |
Microwave displays F6 and may not heat or may shut off during operation.
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Microwave Relay or Power Control Failure | View Details |
| F7 |
Microwave shows F7, often accompanied by beeping and unresponsive or erratic keypad behavior.
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Stuck Key or Keypad/Control Interface Error | View Details |
| F8 |
Microwave displays F8 and may not start or may stop during sensor cooking cycles.
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Cooling Fan or Airflow Error | View Details |
| F9 |
Microwave shows F9 and may not operate or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Door Latch or Door Switch Circuit Error | View Details |
| FOOD |
Microwave displays "FOOD" and will not start cooking until cleared.
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Empty Cavity or Load Detection Warning | View Details |
| H97 |
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
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Inverter or High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| H98 |
Microwave shows H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
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High-Voltage Circuit Protection / Magnetron Failure | View Details |
| H99 |
Microwave displays H99 and will not heat; may shut down quickly after pressing Start.
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Inverter Overcurrent or Short Detection | View Details |
| LOC |
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon; keypad does not respond to most buttons.
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Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated | View Details |
| LOCK |
Display shows LOCK or a padlock symbol; no cooking functions can be started.
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Child Lock Mode Enabled | View Details |
| PF |
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock may reset.
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Power Interruption or Brownout Detection | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave beeps randomly and displays SE or "Sensor Error"; sensor cooking functions fail.
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Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
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Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently without a PF code.
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Control Board Power Supply Instability | View Details |
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Microwave completely dead – no display, no lights, no beeps, and no response to any buttons.
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No Power – Line Fuse or Thermal Cutout Open | View Details |
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Microwave cooks unevenly; some areas of food are cold while others are hot.
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Uneven Heating | View Details |
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Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still operate.
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Display Module or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is on but unit will not start when pressing Start; no relay click, no fan, no light change.
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Start Circuit or Door Interlock Failure | View Details |
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Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open; door release button may feel stuck.
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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 Misalignment or Wear | View Details |
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Microwave emits a burning smell, electrical odor, or smoke during or shortly after operation.
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Overheating Component or Electrical Short | View Details |
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Microwave interior light does not come on when the door is opened or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
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Interior Light 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 Switch Circuit Miswiring or Failure | View Details |
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Microwave is very loud during operation, with a deep humming, buzzing, or rattling noise.
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Excessive Operating Noise | View Details |
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Microwave keypad buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; some keys work while others do not.
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Keypad Matrix Failure | View Details |
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Microwave makes a crackling, arcing, or popping sound inside the cavity during cooking; visible sparks may appear.
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Arcing in Cavity | View Details |
| – |
Microwave over-the-range unit leaks steam, grease, or moisture from the front or top during cooking.
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Ventilation or Door Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave over-the-range vent fan does not run or runs only on one speed when commanded.
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Ventilation Fan Failure | View Details |
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Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally but food remains cold.
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No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
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Microwave starts then stops after a few seconds; display may return to clock without error code.
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Intermittent Door Switch or Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
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Microwave trips the circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting or shortly after starting.
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Short Circuit or Overcurrent Condition | View Details |
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Microwave turntable does not rotate during cooking; food heats unevenly.
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Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
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Microwave turntable rotates intermittently or makes grinding noises while turning.
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Turntable Mechanical Binding or Motor Wear | View Details |
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Over-the-range microwave vent fan runs continuously and will not turn off, even when controls are off and cooktop is cool.
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Stuck Vent Fan Relay or Sensor | View Details |
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