Microwave shows E12 and stops; often associated with convection or hot-air modes on combination models.

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

Failed convection fan motor, Open convection heater element, Blocked convection air channels, Faulty convection control relay on PCB

Safety: Unplug and let the oven cool before any checks.

Check for airflow: In convection mode, you should hear a fan and feel warm air after a short time. If not, the fan or heater may be faulty.
Clean interior: Remove racks and clean the rear wall and fan cover area of grease and debris.
Reset: After cooling, plug back in and test convection mode briefly.
Professional repair: Replacement of the convection fan motor or heater element is usually required and should be done by a technician.

Hard 4/5

Convection Fan Motor

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