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Error code · Microwave

Frigidaire Sensor-Cook Microwave Message ERROR

ERROR on Frigidaire sensor-cook microwaves, including FGMV185KB, FMV156DBE, GLMV169DB and FGMO205KF, means the sensor did not detect food vapor in time, or the door was opened or STOP-CLEAR was touched during the first stage of sensor…

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Code
ERROR
Appliance
Microwave
Brand
Frigidaire
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What ERROR means

ERROR on Frigidaire sensor-cook microwaves, including FGMV185KB, FMV156DBE, GLMV169DB and FGMO205KF, means the sensor did not detect food vapor in time, or the door was opened or STOP-CLEAR was touched during the first stage of sensor cooking. If the sensor itself has a problem, the oven shuts off and shows ERROR. Most of the time ERROR is a cooking-setup message and not a breakdown.

Common causes of ERROR

  • Food that gives off too little vapor
  • A door opened or a pad touched in the first stage
  • A sensor or control that cannot read vapor
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Do not open the door during the first stage of sensor cooking. 2. Do not touch STOP-CLEAR while it is sensing. 3. Wipe the inside of the microwave and try again. 4. Use a timed cook for foods that give off little vapor. 5. If ERROR comes up every time, call us to schedule service.

! Why to stop there
  • If ERROR returns every time with good setup, the sensor or control is the likely cause and we have to test it.
  • We run a real sensor cook and test the sensor circuit.
  • A repair that costs more than the microwave is worth gets an honest answer from us.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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ERRORERROR questions
Does ERROR mean my microwave is broken?

Not usually. It often means the sensor setup was interrupted or no vapor was sensed. A repeated ERROR needs a check. Some foods give off little vapor, which can leave the sensor with nothing to detect.

What interrupts sensor cooking?

Opening the door or touching STOP-CLEAR during the first stage cancels it. Using a timed setting avoids the problem. Tell us which sensor setting you used and what food, so we can repeat it during the visit.

Do you repair over-the-range microwaves?

Yes. We repair them and give a written price first. If ERROR repeats on foods that normally work, we test the sensor. Press STOP-CLEAR only after the cycle ends, and not during the first stage, to avoid canceling it.

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