Maytag 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
Microwave displays DOOR or "Open/Close Door" and will not start even when the door is closed.
Door Not Sensed Closed
E1
Microwave displays E1 and may not respond to some keypad functions.
Keypad Communication Error
E2
Microwave displays E2 and may stop sensor cooking functions.
Cavity Temperature or Humidity Sensor Error
E3
Microwave displays E3 and may shut down during cooking.
Magnetron Overheat or Thermal Cutout Trip
E4
Microwave displays E4 and may not heat or may shut off quickly.
High-Voltage System Fault
E5
Microwave displays E5 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Control Board Internal Error
F1
Microwave beeps and displays F1, will not start a cook cycle or stops shortly after starting.
Keypad or Control Board Failure
F2
Microwave displays F2 and may beep continuously; keypad may not respond correctly.
Stuck or Shorted Keypad
F3
Microwave displays F3 and may stop cooking; sometimes occurs during long cook cycles.
Oven Cavity Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
F4
Microwave displays F4 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Humidity Sensor / Steam Sensor Failure
F5
Microwave displays F5 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by door open/close beeping.
Door Switch or Door Latch Fault
F6
Microwave displays F6 and may be completely unresponsive or behave erratically.
Communication Error Between Control Boards
F7
Microwave displays F7 and may not respond to keypad inputs or may start/stop unexpectedly.
Stuck Function or Keypad Matrix Error
F8
Microwave displays F8 and may shut down or refuse to start, sometimes after extended cooking.
Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault
F9
Microwave displays F9 and may shut off or refuse to start; sometimes associated with power issues.
Power Supply or Line Voltage Error
H97
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
Inverter / High-Voltage System Failure
H98
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
Magnetron / Inverter Protection Error
H99
Microwave displays H99 and will not start or stops immediately.
Inverter Overheating or Protection Trip
LOC
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon and will not start; keypad appears disabled.
Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated
OPEN
Microwave displays OPEN and will not start; display may prompt to close door even when closed.
Door Open Detection Fault
PF
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock may be reset.
Power Interruption Detected
SE
Microwave displays SE (or 5E) and beeps; keypad may not respond or may act as if a key is held down.
Shorted Keypad Error
SENSOR
Microwave displays SENSOR or "Sensor Error" during sensor cook or reheat cycles and stops cooking.
Sensor Cooking Fault
Symptom
Microwave causes circuit breaker to trip or blows a fuse when starting or during operation.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent Condition
Symptom
Microwave clock or timer loses time, resets randomly, or runs fast/slow.
Control Board Timing Circuit Fault
Symptom
Microwave completely dead – no display, no lights, no response when buttons are pressed.
No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
Display / VFD / LED Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is lit but unit will not start when Start is pressed; no error code shown.
Will Not Start – Interlock or Control Fault
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is difficult to open; latch feels stuck.
Door Latch Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell, electrical odor, or visible smoke during or after operation.
Overheating or Electrical Short
Symptom
Microwave fan (hood vent fan) runs continuously or will not turn off, even when not cooking.
Stuck Hood Fan Relay or Sensor Control
Symptom
Microwave hood vent fan does not run or has very weak airflow when turned on.
Hood Vent Fan Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on walls and door after cooking.
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior is sparking or arcing during cooking, especially near the waveguide cover or metal objects.
Arcing in Cavity
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door opens or during cooking, but unit otherwise works.
Cavity Light Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior paint is peeling, rust is visible, or there are rough spots inside the cavity.
Cavity Corrosion / Paint Degradation
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses; some keys work, others do not.
Partial Keypad Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally.
No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but makes loud humming, buzzing, or grinding noises, especially when heating.
Abnormal Noise – High-Voltage or Mechanical Fault
Symptom
Microwave stops mid-cycle and shuts off completely; may come back on after cooling.
Overheating and Thermal Cutout Trip
Symptom
Microwave turntable does not rotate, but unit heats normally.
Turntable Drive Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOOR |
Microwave displays DOOR or "Open/Close Door" and will not start even when the door is closed.
|
Door Not Sensed Closed | View Details |
| E1 |
Microwave displays E1 and may not respond to some keypad functions.
|
Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave displays E2 and may stop sensor cooking functions.
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Cavity Temperature or Humidity Sensor Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave displays E3 and may shut down during cooking.
|
Magnetron Overheat or Thermal Cutout Trip | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave displays E4 and may not heat or may shut off quickly.
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High-Voltage System Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave displays E5 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Microwave beeps and displays F1, will not start a cook cycle or stops shortly after starting.
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Keypad or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Microwave displays F2 and may beep continuously; keypad may not respond correctly.
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Stuck or Shorted Keypad | View Details |
| F3 |
Microwave displays F3 and may stop cooking; sometimes occurs during long cook cycles.
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Oven Cavity Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Microwave displays F4 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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Humidity Sensor / Steam Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
Microwave displays F5 and will not start; sometimes accompanied by door open/close beeping.
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Door Switch or Door Latch Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Microwave displays F6 and may be completely unresponsive or behave erratically.
|
Communication Error Between Control Boards | View Details |
| F7 |
Microwave displays F7 and may not respond to keypad inputs or may start/stop unexpectedly.
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Stuck Function or Keypad Matrix Error | View Details |
| F8 |
Microwave displays F8 and may shut down or refuse to start, sometimes after extended cooking.
|
Cooling Fan or Airflow Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Microwave displays F9 and may shut off or refuse to start; sometimes associated with power issues.
|
Power Supply or Line Voltage Error | View Details |
| H97 |
Microwave displays H97 and will not heat; fan and light may still operate.
|
Inverter / High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| H98 |
Microwave displays H98 and does not heat; may stop shortly after starting.
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Magnetron / Inverter Protection Error | View Details |
| H99 |
Microwave displays H99 and will not start or stops immediately.
|
Inverter Overheating or Protection Trip | View Details |
| LOC |
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon and will not start; keypad appears disabled.
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Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated | View Details |
| OPEN |
Microwave displays OPEN and will not start; display may prompt to close door even when closed.
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Door Open Detection Fault | View Details |
| PF |
Microwave displays PF (Power Failure) and may beep; clock may be reset.
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Power Interruption Detected | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave displays SE (or 5E) and beeps; keypad may not respond or may act as if a key is held down.
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Shorted Keypad Error | View Details |
| SENSOR |
Microwave displays SENSOR or "Sensor Error" during sensor cook or reheat cycles and stops cooking.
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Sensor Cooking Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave causes circuit breaker to trip or blows a fuse when starting or during operation.
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Short Circuit or Overcurrent Condition | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock or timer loses time, resets randomly, or runs fast/slow.
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Control Board Timing Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave completely dead – no display, no lights, no response when buttons are pressed.
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No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
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Display / VFD / LED Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is lit but unit will not start when Start is pressed; no error code shown.
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Will Not Start – Interlock or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is difficult to open; latch feels stuck.
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Door Latch Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
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Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell, electrical odor, or visible smoke during or after operation.
|
Overheating or Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Microwave fan (hood vent fan) runs continuously or will not turn off, even when not cooking.
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Stuck Hood Fan Relay or Sensor Control | View Details |
| – |
Microwave hood vent fan does not run or has very weak airflow when turned on.
|
Hood Vent Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or moisture on walls and door after cooking.
|
Excessive Condensation / Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior is sparking or arcing during cooking, especially near the waveguide cover or metal objects.
|
Arcing in Cavity | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on when the door opens or during cooking, but unit otherwise works.
|
Cavity Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior paint is peeling, rust is visible, or there are rough spots inside the cavity.
|
Cavity Corrosion / Paint Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses; some keys work, others do not.
|
Partial Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally.
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No Heat – High-Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but makes loud humming, buzzing, or grinding noises, especially when heating.
|
Abnormal Noise – High-Voltage or Mechanical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave stops mid-cycle and shuts off completely; may come back on after cooling.
|
Overheating and Thermal Cutout Trip | View Details |
| – |
Microwave turntable does not rotate, but unit heats normally.
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
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