Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F4 E1
- Appliance
- Microwave
Reading F4 E1 on a Maytag over-the-range microwave, plus when to call for service.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F4 E1 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
F4 E1
Maytag says F4 E1 may point to a problem with the Cavity Temperature Thermistor or the associated wiring.
Maytag’s help entry for F4 E1 describes a possible issue with the Cavity Temperature Thermistor or the associated wiring.
Quick power cycle
Switch off the circuit breaker serving the microwave; it stays off for one minute. Re-energize the unit at the breaker. Look at the microwave for one minute, confirming the code does not reappear. Then check microwave operation.
Why F4 E1 appears
Applies to: over-the-range units.
Compare with
- F6: Maytag attributes it to the relay control board.
- F3T2 covers the convection thermistor case.
- The Smart Pop control has its own code, F4 E9.
Maytag microwave service near you
Call (844) 415-0954 for Maytag microwave service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. The model number, F4 E1 and the results of the reset help the call go faster. More: oven repair.
Source: F4E1 – 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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