Error code reference

Distinctive Microwave Error Code ERROR

Sensor cooking failure: the humidity sensor has not detected vapor from the food within the expected time, or the door was opened or STOP/CLEAR was touched during the first stage of sensor cooking.

SourceDistinctive Appliances Over-the-Range Microwave - Service Manual: PMOR3021 Series20-21 (Procedure O)

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If ERROR appears and oven stops after 5 minutes, the humidity sensor is normal: check other parts. If ERROR appears before 5 minutes or oven does not turn off, replace the humidity sensor or check the control unit using the dummy resistor test method.

SourceDistinctive Appliances Over-the-Range Microwave - Service Manual: PMOR3021 Series20-21 (Procedure O)

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