Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeSE
ApplianceMicrowave
SE explained
Over-the-range Whirlpool microwaves use SE to flag the keypad. According to the manual, there is a problem with the Keypad (User Interface) or the associated wiring.
Reset sequence
Switch the circuit breaker off. Unplugging the microwave is another way to remove power.
Leave it off for a full minute.
Switch it back on.
Watch for one minute in case SE appears again.
Verify the microwave operates.
A keypad or wiring fault that survives the reset needs a technician.
FCE8: the registration-error code, a different kind of message.
Whirlpool microwave repair, San Francisco
An SE that does not clear is a keypad matter for Whirlpool microwave repair. We work in San Francisco and around the Bay Area; call (415) 687-4102 and tell us the model number and what the reset did.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so SE 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
There is a problem with the keypad (user interface) or the associated 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.
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