Error code reference

Amana Microwave Error Code Err5

Shorted Touch Panel: appears if touch panel is pressed for more than 30 seconds or if a touch panel or top touch panel is shorted.

SourceAmana Microwave - Tech Sheet - 16023347: MRC518SUp. 8

Diagnostic procedure

The full Err5 procedure

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First diagnostic step
Disconnect oven from power supply, disconnect side touch panel connector from display board (J5), reconnect power, if Err5 reappears after 30 seconds replace top touch panel, if it does not reappear replace side touch panel.

SourceAmana Microwave - Tech Sheet - 16023347: MRC518SUp. 8

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