Code overview
- Error code
- F8 E5
- Appliance
- Microwave
Over-the-range Maytag microwave code F8 E5 with the one-minute breaker reset from Maytag help.
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.
Meaning of F8 E5
Seeing F8 E5 on the microwave? Maytag’s product help links it to the Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor, or the associated wiring. Maytag adds that the oven could not execute the function. It covers over-the-range Maytag microwave models.
What Maytag says to do
Flip the circuit breaker off for one full minute. Switch power back on at the breaker. Keep an eye on the display for a minute; the code should not come back. Then test that the unit operates.
Other codes in this family
F7 E9 has no listed cause either, only a reset and service. See F9 if the display shows the appliance or relay control board code instead. F7 concerns the appliance control board.
Los Angeles microwave repair
Maytag says a qualified technician may be needed if the code stays. For Maytag microwave service in Los Angeles, call (310) 882-7671; see oven repair. Have F8 E5 and the model number on hand.
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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