Russell Hobbs Microwaves Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dE
Microwave displays dE or DE and will not start; it beeps when pressing start.
Door Error / Door Not Properly Closed
E1
Microwave will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
Door Interlock Switch Fault
E10
Microwave displays E10 and stops shortly after pressing start.
Power Supply / Low Voltage Detection Fault
E2
Microwave stops heating shortly after start and displays E2.
Magnetron Overheat / Thermal Cut-Out Trip
E3
Microwave beeps and shows E3, and will not start a cooking cycle.
Humidity / Steam Sensor Error
E4
Microwave displays E4 and stops heating mid-cycle.
Cavity Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E5
Microwave shows E5 and will not heat; the fan may run briefly then stop.
High Voltage Inverter / Power Supply Fault
E6
Microwave displays E6, and buttons do not respond correctly.
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Error
E7
Microwave shows E7, and the turntable does not rotate during cooking.
Turntable Motor / Position Sensor Error
E8
Microwave displays E8, and the grill function will not operate.
Grill Element / Grill Thermostat Fault
E9
Microwave shows E9, and convection (oven) mode does not heat.
Convection Heater / Fan System Fault
Err
Microwave briefly shows Err or Error on the display and cancels the program.
General Control System Error
H0
Microwave shows H0 or HO and does not heat, but the light and fan may run.
Magnetron / High Voltage System Failure
SE
Microwave beeps continuously and displays SE; keys may appear stuck.
Keypad Stuck / Shorted Key Error
Symptom
Display is on but microwave will not start when pressing Start button
Start Circuit / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Microwave clock and settings reset every time it is unplugged or after brief power cuts.
Non-Volatile Memory / Backup Power Issue
Symptom
Microwave convection or grill mode does not reach set temperature or cooks very slowly.
Underheating in Convection / Grill Mode
Symptom
Microwave convection or grill mode overheats and burns food quickly.
Convection / Grill Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
Display Module / Control PCB Fault
Symptom
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Jam
Symptom
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
Door Latch Retention Failure
Symptom
Microwave emits a burning smell or smoke during operation.
Overheating Component or Food Residue Burning
Symptom
Microwave fan continues to run for a long time after cooking has finished.
Cooling Fan Overrun or Stuck Relay
Symptom
Microwave interior cavity rusting or paint peeling, especially on the floor or around the door.
Cavity Corrosion / Coating Failure
Symptom
Microwave interior light does not come on, but unit heats normally
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Microwave intermittently stops heating during cooking, then resumes or restarts
Intermittent High Voltage or Thermal Protection Trip
Symptom
Microwave is excessively noisy or vibrates strongly during operation.
Mechanical Vibration / Fan or Turntable Noise
Symptom
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or require very hard pressing.
Worn or Contaminated Membrane Keypad
Symptom
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door and control panel.
Door Seal / Cavity Venting Issue
Symptom
Microwave light, fan, and turntable run when door is closed, even without pressing Start
Door Interlock Circuit Stuck Closed
Symptom
Microwave makes crackling, popping, or arcing sounds inside the cavity during use
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination
Symptom
Microwave produces unusual odors (chemical, plastic, or fishy smell) even when empty.
Odor Contamination or Component Overheating
Symptom
Microwave runs but does not heat food at all (no error code displayed).
No Heat – Magnetron / High Voltage Circuit Failure
Symptom
Microwave runs but makes loud buzzing or humming noise, louder than normal
Noisy High Voltage Transformer or Magnetron
Symptom
Microwave time counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timing / Oscillator Fault in Control PCB
Symptom
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuse when starting
Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup
Symptom
Microwave will not power on at all – no display, no lights
No Power – Input Power or Main Fuse Failure
Symptom
Turntable does not rotate, but microwave heats food unevenly
Turntable Drive Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Microwave displays dE or DE and will not start; it beeps when pressing start.
|
Door Error / Door Not Properly Closed | View Details |
| E1 |
Microwave will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
|
Door Interlock Switch Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Microwave displays E10 and stops shortly after pressing start.
|
Power Supply / Low Voltage Detection Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Microwave stops heating shortly after start and displays E2.
|
Magnetron Overheat / Thermal Cut-Out Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Microwave beeps and shows E3, and will not start a cooking cycle.
|
Humidity / Steam Sensor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Microwave displays E4 and stops heating mid-cycle.
|
Cavity Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Microwave shows E5 and will not heat; the fan may run briefly then stop.
|
High Voltage Inverter / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Microwave displays E6, and buttons do not respond correctly.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Microwave shows E7, and the turntable does not rotate during cooking.
|
Turntable Motor / Position Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Microwave displays E8, and the grill function will not operate.
|
Grill Element / Grill Thermostat Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Microwave shows E9, and convection (oven) mode does not heat.
|
Convection Heater / Fan System Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Microwave briefly shows Err or Error on the display and cancels the program.
|
General Control System Error | View Details |
| H0 |
Microwave shows H0 or HO and does not heat, but the light and fan may run.
|
Magnetron / High Voltage System Failure | View Details |
| SE |
Microwave beeps continuously and displays SE; keys may appear stuck.
|
Keypad Stuck / Shorted Key Error | View Details |
| – |
Display is on but microwave will not start when pressing Start button
|
Start Circuit / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave clock and settings reset every time it is unplugged or after brief power cuts.
|
Non-Volatile Memory / Backup Power Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave convection or grill mode does not reach set temperature or cooks very slowly.
|
Underheating in Convection / Grill Mode | View Details |
| – |
Microwave convection or grill mode overheats and burns food quickly.
|
Convection / Grill Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
|
Display Module / Control PCB Fault | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not open or is stuck closed after cooking
|
Door Latch / Release Mechanism Jam | View Details |
| – |
Microwave door will not stay closed or pops open during cooking.
|
Door Latch Retention Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave emits a burning smell or smoke during operation.
|
Overheating Component or Food Residue Burning | View Details |
| – |
Microwave fan continues to run for a long time after cooking has finished.
|
Cooling Fan Overrun or Stuck Relay | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior cavity rusting or paint peeling, especially on the floor or around the door.
|
Cavity Corrosion / Coating Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave interior light does not come on, but unit heats normally
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave intermittently stops heating during cooking, then resumes or restarts
|
Intermittent High Voltage or Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Microwave is excessively noisy or vibrates strongly during operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Fan or Turntable Noise | View Details |
| – |
Microwave keypad buttons are unresponsive or require very hard pressing.
|
Worn or Contaminated Membrane Keypad | View Details |
| – |
Microwave leaks steam or moisture around the door and control panel.
|
Door Seal / Cavity Venting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Microwave light, fan, and turntable run when door is closed, even without pressing Start
|
Door Interlock Circuit Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Microwave makes crackling, popping, or arcing sounds inside the cavity during use
|
Cavity Arcing / Waveguide Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Microwave produces unusual odors (chemical, plastic, or fishy smell) even when empty.
|
Odor Contamination or Component Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but does not heat food at all (no error code displayed).
|
No Heat – Magnetron / High Voltage Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Microwave runs but makes loud buzzing or humming noise, louder than normal
|
Noisy High Voltage Transformer or Magnetron | View Details |
| – |
Microwave time counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
|
Timing / Oscillator Fault in Control PCB | View Details |
| – |
Microwave trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuse when starting
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Short Circuit or Overcurrent on Startup | View Details |
| – |
Microwave will not power on at all – no display, no lights
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No Power – Input Power or Main Fuse Failure | View Details |
| – |
Turntable does not rotate, but microwave heats food unevenly
|
Turntable Drive Failure | View Details |
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