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KitchenAid Microwave Error Code F5E1
Door latch not operating.
SourceKitchenAid Microwave/Oven Combination - Job Aid (KEMS378S, KEMS308S)p. 6-4
Diagnostic procedure
The full F5E1 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Enter diagnostic mode, press CLEAN key within first 120 seconds to cycle latch motor; verify first clock digit toggles between 1 (locked) and 0 (unlocked).
SourceKitchenAid Microwave/Oven Combo - Job Aid: KAC-46 (KEMS308S, KEMS378S)p. 6-4
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
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Where this code is documented
2 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for KitchenAid microwave.
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