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Error Code

Whirlpool Microwave E12 Error Code

VERIFIED

Error code E12
Appliance Microwave

Gas sensor or wiring

Whirlpool words E12 as a definite problem, not a maybe: the gas sensor or the wiring tied to it. The entry covers over-the-range microwaves.

Cutting the power

  1. Flip off the breaker serving the microwave; give it a full minute.
  2. Flip it on.
  3. Check the display again after another minute.
  4. With no code showing, run a normal heating job to confirm the oven is working.

Related codes

  • E11: the other gas sensor code, worded as a possible problem.
  • E21: the thermal sensor, as a possible problem.
  • E62: a shorted oven sensor circuit.

San Francisco microwave repair

When E12 will not clear, Whirlpool microwave repair serves San Francisco and the Bay Area, and (415) 687-4102 takes calls. Share the model number and the result of your reset.

Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so E12 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

E12 reports a problem with the gas sensor or the wiring connected to it.

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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