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Whirlpool Microwave Error Code F5

Microwave door switch not operating correctly (no specific E code identified for microwave).

SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Tech Sheet: Service Safety & Diagnostics (W10185205)p. 5

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Diagnostic procedure

The full F5 procedure

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First diagnostic step

Press OFF, OFF, START to enter Diagnostic mode; on main screen open and close microwave door and verify second digit in hours field toggles between 0 and 1.

SourceWhirlpool Microwave - Tech Sheet: Service Safety & Diagnostics (W10185205)p. 5

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Where this code is documented

5 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Whirlpool microwave.

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The full F5 procedure

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