Magic Chef Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Microwave beeps and will not start; display shows E1 immediately after pressing START.
Door Switch Interlock Failure
E2
Microwave powers on but will not heat; display shows E2 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
Magnetron or High Voltage Circuit Failure
E3
Microwave stops mid-cycle and displays E3; may beep repeatedly and refuse to restart until cooled.
Magnetron Overheat or Thermal Cutout Trip
E4
Microwave display shows E4 and unit will not start; sometimes appears after a power surge or lightning storm.
Control Board Communication or Power Supply Fault
E5
Microwave shows E5 and stops heating; fan and light may still operate.
Humidity or Steam Sensor Failure
E6
Microwave displays E6 and will not respond to keypad inputs or only some buttons work intermittently.
Keypad or Membrane Switch Failure
E7
Microwave shows E7 and stops; turntable may not rotate and fan may not run.
Cooling Fan or Airflow Sensor Fault
E8
Microwave displays E8 and will not start; sometimes occurs after a loud pop or blown fuse event.
Line Fuse or Power Protection Fault
E9
Microwave shows E9 and will not start; interior light may stay on as if the door is open.
Door Sensing Circuit Error
F1
Microwave displays F1 and may beep continuously; keys may not respond.
Control Board Internal Error
F2
Microwave shows F2 and may not accept input; sometimes associated with stuck or shorted key.
Keypad Stuck Key Error
F3
Microwave displays F3 and may shut down during sensor cooking modes.
Temperature or Cavity Sensor Error
F4
Microwave shows F4 and may not start or may stop during operation.
Thermal Cutout or Overheat Protection Error
F5
Microwave displays F5 and may not start; sometimes associated with door opening/closing during operation.
Door Switch Logic Error
H97
Microwave stops heating and displays H97; fan and turntable may still operate.
Inverter or High-Voltage Power Supply Error (Inverter Models)
H98
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting a cook cycle.
High-Voltage System Protection Error (Inverter Models)
H99
Microwave shows H99 and will not start; may occur intermittently.
Inverter Communication or Control Error
SE
Microwave beeps repeatedly and displays SE; some keys may appear to be pressed by themselves (self-entry).
Shorted Keypad or Touch Panel
Symptom
Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently.
Unstable Power or Control Board Memory Issue
Symptom
Microwave completely dead: no display, no light, no response when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Microwave continues to run the fan for a long time after cooking has finished.
Extended Cooling Fan Operation
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still heat when started by known button sequences.
Display Module or Control Board Failure
Symptom
Microwave door is difficult to open or sticks; handle feels loose.
Door Handle or Latch Mechanism Wear
Symptom
Microwave door will not latch or pops open during operation.
Door Latch and Catch Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior has a strong burning or electrical smell during or after use.
Overheating Component or Cavity Contamination
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on, but unit heats and otherwise works normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave is excessively noisy during operation, with rattling or vibration sounds.
Mechanical Vibration or Loose Components
Symptom
Microwave keypad does not respond or only some buttons work; no error code displayed.
Unresponsive Keypad / Control Panel
Symptom
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or from the door area.
Condensation Drainage or Door Seal Issue
Symptom
Microwave light turns on and timer counts down, but turntable does not rotate.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave makes a crackling or popping sound and may show sparks inside the cavity.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally with no error code.
No-Heat Condition (High-Voltage System Failure)
Symptom
Microwave runs but makes a loud buzzing or humming noise, louder than normal, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
Noisy High-Voltage Transformer or Magnetron
Symptom
Microwave runs for a few seconds and then shuts off with no error code; may restart if you press START again.
Intermittent Power or Overheat Protection Trip
Symptom
Microwave runs with the door open or attempts to start when the door is not fully closed.
Door Interlock Safety Failure
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when starting a cook cycle.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup
Symptom
Over-the-range Magic Chef microwave cooktop light does not work or is stuck on.
Cooktop Lamp or Control Fault
Symptom
Over-the-range Magic Chef microwave vent fan does not run or runs only on one speed.
Exhaust / Vent Fan Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Microwave beeps and will not start; display shows E1 immediately after pressing START.
|
Door Switch Interlock Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave powers on but will not heat; display shows E2 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
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Magnetron or High Voltage Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave stops mid-cycle and displays E3; may beep repeatedly and refuse to restart until cooled.
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Magnetron Overheat or Thermal Cutout Trip | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave display shows E4 and unit will not start; sometimes appears after a power surge or lightning storm.
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Control Board Communication or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave shows E5 and stops heating; fan and light may still operate.
|
Humidity or Steam Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Microwave displays E6 and will not respond to keypad inputs or only some buttons work intermittently.
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Keypad or Membrane Switch Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Microwave shows E7 and stops; turntable may not rotate and fan may not run.
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Cooling Fan or Airflow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Microwave displays E8 and will not start; sometimes occurs after a loud pop or blown fuse event.
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Line Fuse or Power Protection Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Microwave shows E9 and will not start; interior light may stay on as if the door is open.
|
Door Sensing Circuit Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Microwave displays F1 and may beep continuously; keys may not respond.
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Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Microwave shows F2 and may not accept input; sometimes associated with stuck or shorted key.
|
Keypad Stuck Key Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Microwave displays F3 and may shut down during sensor cooking modes.
|
Temperature or Cavity Sensor Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Microwave shows F4 and may not start or may stop during operation.
|
Thermal Cutout or Overheat Protection Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Microwave displays F5 and may not start; sometimes associated with door opening/closing during operation.
|
Door Switch Logic Error | View Details |
| H97 |
Microwave stops heating and displays H97; fan and turntable may still operate.
|
Inverter or High-Voltage Power Supply Error (Inverter Models) | View Details |
| H98 |
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting a cook cycle.
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High-Voltage System Protection Error (Inverter Models) | View Details |
| H99 |
Microwave shows H99 and will not start; may occur intermittently.
|
Inverter Communication or Control Error | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave beeps repeatedly and displays SE; some keys may appear to be pressed by themselves (self-entry).
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Shorted Keypad or Touch Panel | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock loses time or resets intermittently.
|
Unstable Power or Control Board Memory Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave completely dead: no display, no light, no response when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Microwave continues to run the fan for a long time after cooking has finished.
|
Extended Cooling Fan Operation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or completely blank, but the unit may still heat when started by known button sequences.
|
Display Module or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door is difficult to open or sticks; handle feels loose.
|
Door Handle or Latch Mechanism Wear | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not latch or pops open during operation.
|
Door Latch and Catch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior has a strong burning or electrical smell during or after use.
|
Overheating Component or Cavity Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on, but unit heats and otherwise works normally.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave is excessively noisy during operation, with rattling or vibration sounds.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad does not respond or only some buttons work; no error code displayed.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks water or condensation onto the counter or from the door area.
|
Condensation Drainage or Door Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave light turns on and timer counts down, but turntable does not rotate.
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes a crackling or popping sound and may show sparks inside the cavity.
|
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally with no error code.
|
No-Heat Condition (High-Voltage System Failure) | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but makes a loud buzzing or humming noise, louder than normal, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
|
Noisy High-Voltage Transformer or Magnetron | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs for a few seconds and then shuts off with no error code; may restart if you press START again.
|
Intermittent Power or Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs with the door open or attempts to start when the door is not fully closed.
|
Door Interlock Safety Failure | View Details |
| – |
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 |
| – |
Over-the-range Magic Chef microwave cooktop light does not work or is stuck on.
|
Cooktop Lamp or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Over-the-range Magic Chef microwave vent fan does not run or runs only on one speed.
|
Exhaust / Vent Fan Failure | View Details |
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