GE Microwave Error Code Err

Err on a GE microwave indicates that the Sensor Cooking program could not detect steam from the food being cooked within the maximum allowed time. It can also appear if the door was opened or Start/Pause was pressed before steam was detected. This code only occurs during automatic Sensor Cook modes, not during standard timed cooking. Pressing Cancel/Off clears the error.

Yes, the Err code does not indicate a dangerous condition or a failure in the magnetron or high-voltage components. It is a feedback error from the sensor cooking system only. You can continue using the microwave safely by switching to manual Cook Time mode until the underlying cause is resolved.

If the error is caused by user interruption or incompatible food types, there is no repair cost at all. Cleaning the humidity sensor is also free. If the humidity sensor itself needs to be replaced, parts typically range from $15 to $50 depending on the model, and professional labor can add $75 to $150 or more to the total. In many cases this error resolves without any parts or service cost.

Press Cancel/Off to clear the Err code. If the food is not fully cooked, use the Cook Time function to manually set additional heating time rather than relying on Sensor Cook. If the error keeps occurring with foods that normally produce steam, clean the inside of the microwave cavity to remove any grease from the humidity sensor area. Persistent errors after cleaning may indicate a faulty sensor that needs replacement.

Pressing Cancel/Off will clear the Err code immediately. You can also unplug the microwave for a minute and restore power as an alternative reset method. However, if the conditions that caused the error, such as dry food, a dirty sensor, or a faulty sensor, are not addressed, the code will return the next time Sensor Cook is used.