Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2
ApplianceMicrowave
Reading F2
On over-the-range Whirlpool microwaves, F2 is the keypad speaking up: it has reported a problem to the control board, and the Keypad (User Interface) or its wiring is the suspect.
Reset, as the manual gives it
Cut power at the breaker and wait one minute.
Flip the breaker on to reconnect.
Stay by the microwave for a minute and confirm the code stays away.
Run the microwave to verify it works.
A reset that does not clear F2 means a technician should look at the microwave.
Whirlpool owners in San Francisco and the Bay Area can phone (415) 687-4102 about a stubborn F2. Note the code, the model number and the reset you tried before calling; Whirlpool microwave repair explains what we handle.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F2 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
F2 points to a possible problem with the keypad (user interface) or its wiring.
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.
Seeing this code on your Whirlpool appliance?
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