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Swan Microwaves Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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dE
Microwave shows dE or DE and will not start, even though the door appears closed.
Door Error / Door Not Properly Closed Detection
E1
Microwave beeps and displays E1, will not start a cooking cycle.
Door Switch Circuit Error
E10
Microwave displays E10 and the turntable does not rotate during cooking.
Turntable Motor / Position Sensor Error
E2
Microwave displays E2 and stops heating shortly after starting.
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E3
Microwave shows E3 and does not heat, fan may run briefly then stop.
Magnetron Overheat / Thermal Cut-out Tripped
E4
Microwave displays E4 and will not start, sometimes after a power surge or outage.
Control PCB Communication / EEPROM Error
E5
Microwave shows E5 and stops heating, turntable and light may still operate.
High Voltage System Protection / Overcurrent Fault
E6
Microwave displays E6 and keypad does not respond or responds intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Error
E7
Microwave shows E7 and stops mid-cycle, often when using grill or combination modes.
Grill Element / Overheat Protection Fault
E8
Microwave displays E8 and convection (fan oven) mode will not start or stops quickly.
Convection Fan / Temperature Control Fault
E9
Microwave shows E9 and will not start, often after the door has been slammed or dropped.
Door Latch / Door Sensing Error
H0
Microwave displays H0 or HO and will not start, often after heavy use.
Overheat Protection / Cavity Overtemperature
H1
Microwave displays H1 and stops heating, often shortly after starting.
Cavity Sensor High Temperature Error
H2
Microwave displays H2 and will not start or stops during long cooking cycles.
Cavity Sensor Low Temperature / Open Circuit Error
LOC
Microwave displays LOC or a lock icon and will not start any function.
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
PF
Microwave displays PF or P-0 after a power cut and may not respond until cleared.
Power Failure / Power-On Reset Indication
SE
Microwave displays SE and beeps continuously, keys may appear to press themselves.
Keypad Short / Stuck Key Error
Symptom
Convection (fan oven) mode does not heat or fan does not run.
Convection System Failure
Symptom
Grill function does not heat, but microwave function works normally.
Grill Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave buttons are hard to press or require excessive force to register.
Worn Membrane Keypad
Symptom
Microwave cavity paint is peeling or rust is visible inside.
Cavity Corrosion / Coating Failure
Symptom
Microwave clock and settings reset themselves randomly.
Intermittent Power Loss to Control Board
Symptom
Microwave completely dead: no display, no light, no response when buttons are pressed.
No Power / Main Supply or Fuse Failure
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
Display Module / Power Supply Issue
Symptom
Microwave display is on but pressing Start does nothing; no relay click, no fan or light.
Start Circuit / Relay Drive Failure
Symptom
Microwave display works but counts down too quickly or too slowly compared to real time.
Timing / Control PCB Clock Error
Symptom
Microwave door does not close properly or pops open during cooking.
Door Alignment / Latch Failure
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is very stiff after cooking.
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Microwave emits a strong burning or electrical smell during or after use.
Overheating Component or Cavity Contamination
Symptom
Microwave heats unevenly: some areas of food are very hot while others remain cold.
Uneven Heating / Turntable or Power Distribution Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior accumulates condensation or water droplets on walls and door.
Condensation / Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on, but heating and other functions work normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave is excessively noisy: rattling, grinding, or scraping sounds during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Fan or Turntable Issue
Symptom
Microwave light, fan, or turntable runs when the door is open, or continues running after door is opened.
Door Interlock System Failure
Symptom
Microwave makes loud buzzing or humming noise during operation, louder than normal, sometimes with a burning smell.
High-Voltage Component Overload or Short
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable, light, and fan operate normally.
No Microwave Output / Magnetron Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but stops partway through the set time and returns to clock display.
Intermittent Power or Overheat Protection Activation
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when starting.
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup
Symptom
Turntable does not rotate, but microwave heats and fan runs.
Turntable Drive Failure
Symptom
Visible sparks or arcing inside the microwave cavity during cooking.
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
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