Whirlpool Microwave ERROR (during sensor cooking) error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0–$150 · Duration: 2m

The ERROR message during sensor cooking on your Whirlpool microwave means the humidity sensor could not detect steam correctly during a sensor cook cycle. This can happen if the food item was too small or too cold to produce detectable steam at the start of the cycle. Press Cancel and restart the sensor cook cycle. If the error recurs try using a timed cook setting instead.

Common causes

The food item was too cold or too small to produce enough steam for the sensor to detect
The microwave interior was still steamy from a previous cook and the sensor reading was affected
The humidity sensor has a fault

How to fix it

1

Press Cancel to clear the error
2

Make sure the microwave interior is dry and at room temperature before starting a sensor cook cycle
3

Restart the sensor cook cycle
4

If ERROR appears again during sensor cooking use a timed cook setting instead
5

If the error persists frequently contact a qualified technician or schedule service