Hotpoint Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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door
Display shows 'door' or a door icon and the microwave will not start even when the door is closed.
Door Not Detected Closed
E1
Microwave displays E1 and will not start; often associated with sensor cooking functions.
Sensor Circuit Error
E2
Microwave shows E2 and may stop during sensor cooking or not start those modes.
Sensor Out of Range or Shorted
E3
Microwave displays E3 and may shut down during operation, often related to temperature.
Cavity Overheat or Temperature Sensor Error
E4
Microwave shows E4 and will not start; may be related to door or latch issues.
Door Sensing Error
E5
Microwave displays E5 and may shut down or refuse to start, often after long cooking times.
Magnetron Overheat Protection
E6
Microwave shows E6 and may not heat properly or at all.
Power Level or Inverter Control Error
F1
Microwave beeps and will not start; F1 appears on the display shortly after pressing START.
Keypad or Control Panel Shorted
F2
Microwave stops mid-cycle or will not start; F2 error appears on the display.
Stuck or Shorted Key on Keypad
F3
Microwave will not start or stops with F3 on the display, often when using sensor cook or reheat functions.
Shorted Temperature or Humidity Sensor
F4
Microwave displays F4 and will not run, often associated with sensor cooking functions.
Open Temperature or Humidity Sensor Circuit
F5
Microwave shows F5 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Relay or Control Board Failure
F6
Microwave displays F6 and will not operate; sometimes appears after a power surge.
Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board
F7
Microwave shows F7 and may beep continuously or refuse to start.
Microcontroller or Clock Circuit Failure
F8
Microwave displays F8 and will not start; may be associated with fan or airflow issues.
Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault
F9
Microwave shows F9 and will not operate; sometimes occurs after a door slam or impact.
Door Switch or Door Latch Fault
H97
Microwave will not heat and displays H97 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
Inverter or Magnetron Drive Failure
H98
Microwave does not heat and displays H98 after attempting to start.
High-Voltage System Failure
H99
Microwave stops heating and shows H99; may occur intermittently under heavy use.
Overheating or Magnetron Protection Fault
LOC
Display shows LOC or a lock icon; buttons do not respond and microwave will not start.
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
SE
Microwave beeps repeatedly and displays SE; keys may appear to press themselves.
Keypad Short or Self-Error
Symptom
Microwave causes arcing (sparks) inside the cavity during operation.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
Symptom
Microwave clock and settings reset randomly or after using high-power cooking.
Intermittent Power Loss to Control Board
Symptom
Microwave completely dead – no display, no interior light, no response to any buttons.
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing, but the unit still heats.
Display / VFD / LED Module Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is on and timer counts down, but the turntable does not rotate.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Microwave door is difficult to open or does not open fully when pressing the door release button.
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Binding
Symptom
Microwave door will not close properly or pops open during cooking.
Door Alignment / Latch Failure
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the interior during or after cooking.
Food Residue or Component Overheating
Symptom
Microwave fan runs loudly or vibrates excessively during operation.
Noisy Cooling or Vent Fan
Symptom
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on the door and walls after cooking.
Excess Condensation / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door opens or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave light and fan run, but the turntable and magnetron do not start; a loud click may be heard and then nothing.
Door Interlock or Safety Circuit Not Engaging
Symptom
Microwave makes a rattling or scraping noise when the turntable rotates.
Turntable Support or Roller Ring Issue
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise when running, and food may not heat properly.
Noisy High-Voltage Transformer or Magnetron
Symptom
Microwave produces unusual odors (chemical, plastic, or electrical) during operation.
Odor from New Components or Overheating Parts
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable rotates and light is on, but food remains cold.
No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs for a few seconds and then shuts off completely, sometimes resetting the clock.
Overcurrent or Short Causing Fuse to Blow or Control Reset
Symptom
Over-the-range Hotpoint microwave exhaust fan does not run or only runs at one speed.
Ventilation Fan Control Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| door |
Display shows 'door' or a door icon and the microwave will not start even when the door is closed.
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Door Not Detected Closed | View Details |
| E1 |
Microwave displays E1 and will not start; often associated with sensor cooking functions.
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Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave shows E2 and may stop during sensor cooking or not start those modes.
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Sensor Out of Range or Shorted | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave displays E3 and may shut down during operation, often related to temperature.
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Cavity Overheat or Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave shows E4 and will not start; may be related to door or latch issues.
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Door Sensing Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave displays E5 and may shut down or refuse to start, often after long cooking times.
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Magnetron Overheat Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
Microwave shows E6 and may not heat properly or at all.
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Power Level or Inverter Control Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Microwave beeps and will not start; F1 appears on the display shortly after pressing START.
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Keypad or Control Panel Shorted | View Details |
| F2 |
Microwave stops mid-cycle or will not start; F2 error appears on the display.
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Stuck or Shorted Key on Keypad | View Details |
| F3 |
Microwave will not start or stops with F3 on the display, often when using sensor cook or reheat functions.
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Shorted Temperature or Humidity Sensor | View Details |
| F4 |
Microwave displays F4 and will not run, often associated with sensor cooking functions.
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Open Temperature or Humidity Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| F5 |
Microwave shows F5 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Relay or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F6 |
Microwave displays F6 and will not operate; sometimes appears after a power surge.
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Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board | View Details |
| F7 |
Microwave shows F7 and may beep continuously or refuse to start.
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Microcontroller or Clock Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F8 |
Microwave displays F8 and will not start; may be associated with fan or airflow issues.
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Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Microwave shows F9 and will not operate; sometimes occurs after a door slam or impact.
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Door Switch or Door Latch Fault | View Details |
| H97 |
Microwave will not heat and displays H97 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
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Inverter or Magnetron Drive Failure | View Details |
| H98 |
Microwave does not heat and displays H98 after attempting to start.
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High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| H99 |
Microwave stops heating and shows H99; may occur intermittently under heavy use.
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Overheating or Magnetron Protection Fault | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC or a lock icon; buttons do not respond and microwave will not start.
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Child Lock / Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave beeps repeatedly and displays SE; keys may appear to press themselves.
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Keypad Short or Self-Error | View Details |
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Microwave causes arcing (sparks) inside the cavity during operation.
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Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock and settings reset randomly or after using high-power cooking.
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Intermittent Power Loss to Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Microwave completely dead – no display, no interior light, no response to any buttons.
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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, but the unit still heats.
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Display / VFD / LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is on and timer counts down, but the turntable does not rotate.
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Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
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Microwave display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
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Unresponsive Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
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Microwave door is difficult to open or does not open fully when pressing the door release button.
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Door Latch / Release Mechanism Binding | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not close properly or pops open during cooking.
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Door Alignment / Latch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the interior during or after cooking.
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Food Residue or Component Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Microwave fan runs loudly or vibrates excessively during operation.
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Noisy Cooling or Vent Fan | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on the door and walls after cooking.
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Excess Condensation / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door opens or during cooking, but the unit otherwise works.
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Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave light and fan run, but the turntable and magnetron do not start; a loud click may be heard and then nothing.
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Door Interlock or Safety Circuit Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes a rattling or scraping noise when the turntable rotates.
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Turntable Support or Roller Ring Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise when running, and food may not heat properly.
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Noisy High-Voltage Transformer or Magnetron | View Details |
| – |
Microwave produces unusual odors (chemical, plastic, or electrical) during operation.
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Odor from New Components or Overheating Parts | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable rotates and light is on, but food remains cold.
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No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
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Microwave runs for a few seconds and then shuts off completely, sometimes resetting the clock.
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Overcurrent or Short Causing Fuse to Blow or Control Reset | View Details |
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Over-the-range Hotpoint microwave exhaust fan does not run or only runs at one speed.
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Ventilation Fan Control Failure | View Details |
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