Ikea 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 works but pressing START does nothing or beeps and shows E01.
Door Interlock Safety Circuit Fault
E02
Microwave stops heating shortly after start or will not heat at all; display shows E02.
Magnetron Overheat or Magnetron Circuit Fault
E03
Microwave runs but does not heat; display may show E03 after a few seconds.
High-Voltage Power Supply Failure
E04
Microwave stops mid-cycle and displays E04; sometimes accompanied by a hot cabinet or fan running on after cycle.
Cavity Overheat / Temperature Sensor Fault
E05
Microwave display shows E05 and unit will not start any cooking program.
Control Panel / Touchpad Communication Error
E06
Microwave shows E06 and may not respond to some buttons or may start/stop unexpectedly.
Keypad Stuck or Shorted Key Error
E07
Microwave shows E07 and the turntable does not rotate, or the unit refuses to start.
Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Error
E08
Microwave shows E08 and stops heating; fan may run but no microwave energy is produced.
Inverter Board Fault (Inverter-Type Models)
E09
Microwave shows E09 and will not start; interior light and fan may not operate.
Low Voltage Power Supply Error
E10
Microwave shows E10 and the grill function does not work, while normal microwave heating may still operate.
Grill Heater Circuit Fault
E11
Microwave shows E11 and convection (hot air) mode does not heat, though fan may run.
Convection Heater or Fan Circuit Fault
E12
Microwave shows E12 and sensor cooking or auto programs do not start or abort quickly.
Humidity / Steam Sensor Fault
E13
Microwave shows E13 and clock or timer functions behave erratically; sometimes unit resets during cooking.
Internal Voltage Fluctuation / Power Supply Instability
E14
Microwave shows E14 and the interior light, fan, or turntable may not operate correctly.
Relay or Output Driver Fault on Control Board
E15
Microwave shows E15 and beeps continuously; door may not unlock on some built-in models.
Door Lock / Latch Error (Built-in Combination Units)
E16
Microwave shows E16 and the cooling fan runs continuously or not at all.
Cooling Fan Control Error
E17
Microwave shows E17 and stops shortly after starting, often with a loud click.
Magnetron Thermal Cut-Out Tripped
E18
Microwave shows E18 and the clock or display is blank or flickering.
Display Module / LED Driver Fault
E19
Microwave shows E19 and sensor or auto-defrost programs fail to complete correctly.
Weight / Load Sensor or Software Calibration Error
E20
Microwave shows E20 and makes a loud humming or buzzing noise without heating.
Magnetron or High-Voltage Short Circuit
Symptom
Built-in IKEA microwave/oven combo shows uneven baking or convection results; hot spots or undercooked areas.
Convection Airflow or Temperature Regulation Issue
Symptom
Microwave cavity light, fan, and turntable run when the door is closed, but the timer does not count down.
Stuck Relay or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Microwave display and clock reset randomly or the unit restarts during cooking.
Intermittent Power or Control Board Fault
Symptom
Microwave display works but pressing START does nothing; no relay click, no fan, no light.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when pressing buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Microwave door will not close fully or pops open during cooking.
Door Misalignment or Hinge Wear
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell or plastic smell during or after cooking.
Overheating Component or Melted Plastic
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not turn on, but heating and other functions work normally.
Interior Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave is excessively noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or squealing).
Mechanical Noise from Fan, Turntable, or Magnetron
Symptom
Microwave keypad does not respond or only some buttons work; no error code shown.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door or control panel during cooking.
Condensation / Steam Management Issue
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing, crackling, or popping noises during operation, sometimes with visible sparks inside.
Arcing in Cavity or Waveguide
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat; timer counts down, light and turntable work, but food stays cold.
No Microwave Output
Symptom
Microwave runs with the door open or starts when the door is being closed.
Door Interlock System Failure (Serious Safety Hazard)
Symptom
Microwave takes much longer than usual to heat food; performance is weak but not completely dead.
Reduced Microwave Output
Symptom
Microwave trips the house breaker or blows a fuse as soon as it starts or within a few seconds.
Short Circuit Under Load
Symptom
Turntable does not rotate, but microwave heats food unevenly; no error code displayed.
Turntable Drive Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Microwave will not start; display works but pressing START does nothing or beeps and shows E01.
|
Door Interlock Safety Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Microwave stops heating shortly after start or will not heat at all; display shows E02.
|
Magnetron Overheat or Magnetron Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Microwave runs but does not heat; display may show E03 after a few seconds.
|
High-Voltage Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| E04 |
Microwave stops mid-cycle and displays E04; sometimes accompanied by a hot cabinet or fan running on after cycle.
|
Cavity Overheat / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Microwave display shows E05 and unit will not start any cooking program.
|
Control Panel / Touchpad Communication Error | View Details |
| E06 |
Microwave shows E06 and may not respond to some buttons or may start/stop unexpectedly.
|
Keypad Stuck or Shorted Key Error | View Details |
| E07 |
Microwave shows E07 and the turntable does not rotate, or the unit refuses to start.
|
Turntable Motor or Position Sensor Error | View Details |
| E08 |
Microwave shows E08 and stops heating; fan may run but no microwave energy is produced.
|
Inverter Board Fault (Inverter-Type Models) | View Details |
| E09 |
Microwave shows E09 and will not start; interior light and fan may not operate.
|
Low Voltage Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E10 |
Microwave shows E10 and the grill function does not work, while normal microwave heating may still operate.
|
Grill Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Microwave shows E11 and convection (hot air) mode does not heat, though fan may run.
|
Convection Heater or Fan Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Microwave shows E12 and sensor cooking or auto programs do not start or abort quickly.
|
Humidity / Steam Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Microwave shows E13 and clock or timer functions behave erratically; sometimes unit resets during cooking.
|
Internal Voltage Fluctuation / Power Supply Instability | View Details |
| E14 |
Microwave shows E14 and the interior light, fan, or turntable may not operate correctly.
|
Relay or Output Driver Fault on Control Board | View Details |
| E15 |
Microwave shows E15 and beeps continuously; door may not unlock on some built-in models.
|
Door Lock / Latch Error (Built-in Combination Units) | View Details |
| E16 |
Microwave shows E16 and the cooling fan runs continuously or not at all.
|
Cooling Fan Control Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Microwave shows E17 and stops shortly after starting, often with a loud click.
|
Magnetron Thermal Cut-Out Tripped | View Details |
| E18 |
Microwave shows E18 and the clock or display is blank or flickering.
|
Display Module / LED Driver Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Microwave shows E19 and sensor or auto-defrost programs fail to complete correctly.
|
Weight / Load Sensor or Software Calibration Error | View Details |
| E20 |
Microwave shows E20 and makes a loud humming or buzzing noise without heating.
|
Magnetron or High-Voltage Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Built-in IKEA microwave/oven combo shows uneven baking or convection results; hot spots or undercooked areas.
|
Convection Airflow or Temperature Regulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave cavity light, fan, and turntable run when the door is closed, but the timer does not count down.
|
Stuck Relay or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display and clock reset randomly or the unit restarts during cooking.
|
Intermittent Power or Control Board Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display works but pressing START does nothing; no relay click, no fan, no light.
|
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Microwave does not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds when pressing buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not close fully or pops open during cooking.
|
Door Misalignment or Hinge Wear | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is very hard to open after cooking.
|
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell or plastic smell during or after cooking.
|
Overheating Component or Melted Plastic | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not turn on, but heating and other functions work normally.
|
Interior Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave is excessively noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or squealing).
|
Mechanical Noise from Fan, Turntable, or Magnetron | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad does not respond or only some buttons work; no error code shown.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door or control panel during cooking.
|
Condensation / Steam Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes loud buzzing, crackling, or popping noises during operation, sometimes with visible sparks inside.
|
Arcing in Cavity or Waveguide | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat; timer counts down, light and turntable work, but food stays cold.
|
No Microwave Output | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs with the door open or starts when the door is being closed.
|
Door Interlock System Failure (Serious Safety Hazard) | View Details |
| – |
Microwave takes much longer than usual to heat food; performance is weak but not completely dead.
|
Reduced Microwave Output | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the house breaker or blows a fuse as soon as it starts or within a few seconds.
|
Short Circuit Under Load | View Details |
| – |
Turntable does not rotate, but microwave heats food unevenly; no error code displayed.
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
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