Microwave displays E07 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by a relay click and immediate stop.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the microwave. Internal control board work should be done only by those comfortable with electronics.
User-level checks:
- 1. Power cycle: Unplug for 10 minutes, then plug back in and test. If E07 appears immediately when starting any cycle, the control board is likely at fault.
- 2. Listen for relay clicks: When pressing START, listen for a click from inside the control area. A rapid click followed by E07 suggests a relay or its driver is failing.
Advanced checks (technician-level):
- 3. Inspect control board: Remove the control panel and examine the main PCB for burnt spots around the power relays.
- 4. Test relays: Using a multimeter, check coil resistance and continuity across the relay contacts when energized (requires safe test setup).
Recommendation: In most cases, the entire control board is replaced rather than individual relays, unless you have soldering skills and can source the exact relay.
Repair Difficulty
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