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Whirlpool Microwave Error Code F3E8

IR sensor failure - The infrared sensor has failed.

SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Tech Sheet: Error Codes & Diagnostics (W11646012)

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Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Check PA sensor(s) and element(s) for short to ground, then check PA element resistance between J72 and J74 (25.9-31.7 Ω).

SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Service Manual: W11423748Ap. 15

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