Whirlpool · Microwave
F2 E1 / F2 Q1 error-code guide
Whirlpool identifies F2 E1 and F2 Q1 as user-interface or keypad conditions on applicable over-the-range microwave models.
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Published Whirlpool microwave guides
This hub contains 9 published guides for select Whirlpool microwave error codes. Coverage is intentionally limited and does not include all codes or models.
Microwave runs but food stays cold? Use the microwave not-heating symptom guide.
Microwave will not begin a cook cycle? Use the microwave won’t-start symptom guide.
Seeing sparks or arcing instead of a code? Use the microwave arcing safety guide.
Source-backed guides
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Each card links to a guide that separates the detected condition from possible causes, preliminary checks, limitations, and service boundaries.
Whirlpool · Microwave
F3 T1 error-code guide
Whirlpool associates F3 T1 with the user-interface thermistor or its associated wiring.
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F3 T2 error-code guide
Whirlpool associates F3 T2 with the convection thermistor or its associated wiring.
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F4 E1 error-code guide
Whirlpool associates F4 E1 with the cavity-temperature thermistor or its associated wiring.
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E11 error-code guide
Whirlpool states that E11 means the gas sensor reported a problem to the control board.
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E61 error-code guide
Whirlpool states that E61 means the oven sensor circuit reported an open condition to the control board.
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F7 error-code guide
Whirlpool states that F7 means the microwave could not execute the requested function and may involve the appliance control board or associated wiring.
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F7 E9 error-code guide
Whirlpool directs owners with F7 E9 to check whether the upper vent door can open and close freely because a blocked vent can contribute to overheating.
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F9 error-code guide
Whirlpool states that F9 means the microwave could not execute the function and may involve the appliance control board, relay control board, or associated wiring.
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