Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- EA: 0
- Appliance
- Microwave
The EA: 0 / EA: 1 display on a Maytag countertop microwave reports whether the 2-step door function is on or off.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so EA: 0 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
EA: 0
EA: _ 0 or EA: _ 1 is displayed to show whether the 2-step door function is enabled or disabled.
Not a fault: the 2-step door function
On a Maytag countertop microwave, the display shows EA: _ 0 or EA: _ 1 to tell you whether the 2-step door function is enabled or disabled. EA stands for enabled, DI for disabled. The feature prevents unintended access, and a disabled setting exists for homes where children cannot get to the appliance and the 2-step opening is unnecessary.
Settings procedure
| Step | Enable | Disable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hold STOP/UNLOCK for 3 seconds; EA:_0 appears | Hold STOP/UNLOCK for 3 seconds; DI:_0 appears |
| 2 | Press 0; EA:_1 appears | Press 0; DI:_1 appears |
| 3 | Press START to confirm | Press START to confirm |
Good to know: after the microwave is unplugged it keeps the last operation, so nothing has to be set again.
Faults on other models
- E61: oven sensor circuit reading open (over-the-range models)
- E62: oven sensor circuit reporting a short (over-the-range models)
Maytag microwave service near you
Service-center support for Maytag microwaves in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas is at (844) 415-0954. Background is on the oven repair service page. We will want the code, the model number and a summary of what you tried.
Source: EA:_0 or EA:1 – Countertop 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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