Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- E61
- Appliance
- Microwave
The oven sensor circuit reported an open condition to the control board. Maytag recommends a one-minute power reset first.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E61 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
E61
The oven sensor circuit reported an open condition to the control board.
The code on screen
When E61 is displayed, the oven sensor circuit has told the control board it is open. The sensor, the appliance control board and the associated wiring are the areas the Maytag text mentions. The entry is for over-the-range models.
The manual’s reset
Turn the supply off at the circuit breaker(s) and hold it there for one (1) minute. Next, turn the circuit breaker(s) on again. Keep the display in view for one (1) minute while you see if the code is gone. To finish, verify the unit operates.
A repeat of E61 is your cue to call for help from a qualified technician.
Codes easily mixed up with E61
- E62: oven sensor circuit reporting a short
- E63: second shorted oven sensor code
- E24: overheat condition
Repair service in our metro areas
For a Maytag microwave in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Diego metro areas, dial (844) 415-0954. Give the agent the code, the model number and the steps you already took. The oven repair page lays out the service.
Source: E61 – Error Code – Over-the-Range Microwave – Maytag Product Help
Safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Sources & references
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