Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE61
ApplianceMicrowave
E61 is a message from the oven sensor circuit: it has told the control board that it is open. On an over-the-range Whirlpool microwave the manual points to the Sensor, the Appliance Control Board or the associated wiring.
Reset checklist
Breaker off (or plug out) for one minute
Power back on
One minute of watching for the code
A test run to verify operation
Related Whirlpool codes
E62 describes the shorted counterpart of this oven sensor fault.
E03 concerns the keypad (user interface) and its wiring.
If E61 will not clear, the remaining step is a technician visit. Whirlpool microwave owners in San Francisco and nearby Bay Area towns can call (415) 687-4102. Share the code, your model number and how the reset went; see Whirlpool microwave repair.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so E61 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
E61 reports an open condition in the oven sensor circuit.
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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