Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F8 E5
- Appliance
- Microwave
Reading F8 E5 on a Maytag over-the-range microwave, plus when to call for service.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F8 E5 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
F8 E5
Maytag says F8 E5 may point to a problem with the Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor or the associated wiring.
F8 E5 at a glance
Applies to: over-the-range units. Maytag over-the-range microwaves can display F8 E5. The help entry says the fault may involve the Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor, or the associated wiring. The entry states the function could not be executed.
Owner checklist
- Power down: breaker off, one minute.
- Back on at the breaker.
- Check for a repeat of the error during one minute.
- Confirm that the microwave operates.
Easily mixed-up codes
- F6 E0 – appliance control board, a nearby code in the same family.
- Related: F9Q1, which names the touch pad.
- Compare with F4 E9, the Smart Pop control code.
Repair coverage areas
Maytag’s help text says a qualified technician may be needed when the code persists. Our Maytag microwave repair covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas: (844) 415-0954. See oven repair and have F8 E5 ready.
Source: F8E5 – 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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