Error code

GE / Microwave oven

SENSOR ERROR

The selected sensor program did not match the food or quantity, or steam could not be sensed through a tight cover; early door opening is another listed interruption.

What it means

The selected sensor program did not match the food or quantity, or steam could not be sensed through a tight cover; early door opening is another listed interruption.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Press Cancel/Off and select the program matching the food and amount.
  2. Vent plastic wrap, loosen a lid or leave a liquid uncovered so steam can be sensed.
  3. If the door was opened before countdown, close it and use Start/Pause as the guide directs.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.