Error Code	Symptom	Fault Type	Guide
F0E5	Microwave displays F0E5, often on Whirlpool over-the-range models with vent or sensor features	Stuck or Shorted Keypad Button	View Details
F0E9	Microwave displays F0E9, may be accompanied by fan or vent issues	Internal Communication or Configuration Error	View Details
F1	Microwave beeps and displays F1, often immediately at power-up or when trying to start a cook cycle	Keypad or Control Board Failure	View Details
F1E4	Microwave displays F1E4 and will not heat	Inverter Board Failure (Inverter Models)	View Details
F1E5	Microwave displays F1E5 and does not heat	Magnetron or Inverter Overcurrent / Overvoltage	View Details
F2	Microwave displays F2 and may beep continuously, often associated with keypad issues or unresponsive buttons	Keypad Short or Stuck Key	View Details
F2E1	Microwave displays F2E1, often described as 'stuck key' or 'keypad shorted'	Stuck Key Detected on Keypad	View Details
F2E3	Microwave displays F2E3, often related to keypad or user interface issues	Keypad Not Recognized / UI Mismatch	View Details
F3	Microwave displays F3, often accompanied by erratic temperature or sensor cooking not working properly	Oven Temperature or Sensor Circuit Error	View Details
F3E0	Microwave displays F3E0, sensor cooking functions fail or stop	Sensor Circuit Error (Open/Short)	View Details
F3E2	Microwave displays F3E2, often on models with steam/humidity sensing	Humidity Sensor Out of Range	View Details
F4	Microwave displays F4 and may stop sensor cooking functions	Humidity / Steam Sensor Failure	View Details
F4E1	Microwave displays F4E1, may be associated with temperature or convection features	Oven Temperature Sensor Open	View Details
F4E3	Microwave displays F4E3, convection or grill functions may not operate correctly	Oven Temperature Sensor Shorted	View Details
F5	Microwave displays F5 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle	Relay or Control Board Failure	View Details
F5E0	Microwave displays F5E0, may not start or may shut off unexpectedly	Door Switch Sense Error	View Details
F6	Microwave displays F6 and may not respond to keypad inputs or may shut down unexpectedly	Communication Error Between Keypad and Control Board	View Details
F6E0	Microwave displays F6E0, often described as 'lost communication' between UI and control	UI to Control Board Communication Error	View Details
F7	Microwave displays F7, may not start, or may run erratically	Microprocessor or Control Board Failure	View Details
F7E0	Microwave displays F7E0, may not start or may behave erratically	Software or Configuration Error	View Details
F9	Microwave displays F9 and may not heat or may shut down	Door Switch or Door Latch Error	View Details
–	Microwave clock or settings reset randomly, or unit loses power intermittently	Intermittent Power or Control Reset	View Details
–	Microwave completely dead; no display, no lights, no response	No Power – Primary Power Circuit Failure	View Details
–	Microwave cooking is uneven; some areas of food are cold while others are hot	Uneven Heating / Distribution Issue	View Details
–	Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments	Display / VFD / LED Module Failure	View Details
–	Microwave door will not open or is difficult to open; latch feels stuck	Door Latch Mechanism Failure	View Details
–	Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during operation	Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment	View Details
–	Microwave emits burning smell, smoke, or visible arcing inside the cavity	Cavity Arcing or Component Overheating	View Details
–	Microwave interior light does not come on, but unit heats and operates normally	Cavity Light Failure	View Details
–	Microwave interior light, fan, and turntable come on when door is opened, or continue running with door open	Door Interlock Switch Miswiring or Failure	View Details
–	Microwave interior rusting, peeling paint, or brown spots on cavity walls or ceiling	Cavity Coating Degradation	View Details
–	Microwave keypad beeps randomly or starts functions by itself	Phantom Key Presses / Keypad Short	View Details
–	Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work	Keypad Matrix Failure	View Details
–	Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door or from vents during cooking	Excessive Condensation / Venting Issue	View Details
–	Microwave makes loud buzzing, humming, or grinding noises during operation	Abnormal Operating Noise – Mechanical or High-Voltage	View Details
–	Microwave runs but does not heat food; turntable rotates and light is on, but contents stay cold	No Heat – High Voltage System Failure	View Details
–	Microwave runs for a few seconds then shuts off and may restart or require resetting	Overheating or Faulty Thermal Protection	View Details
–	Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuse when starting a cook cycle	Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup	View Details
–	Microwave turntable does not rotate, but heating still works	Turntable Drive Failure	View Details
–	Microwave will not start at all; display is on and keypad responds, but pressing Start does nothing	No Start – Interlock or Control Logic Fault	View Details
–	Over-the-range microwave surface lights under the unit do not work or flicker	Cooktop Light Circuit Failure	View Details
–	Over-the-range microwave vent fan does not run or runs only on one speed	Ventilation Fan Circuit Failure	View Details

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