When something goes wrong with your microwave, an error code will appear. This can be annoying, but it’s good to remember that this just means your microwave is working properly by stopping you from using a potentially unsafe appliance.
One of the most common error codes that Samsung microwaves display is “SE.” The SE error code can usually be solved by either resetting your microwave, replacing the control panel, or replacing the control board.
When your Samsung microwave displays an SE code, your microwave will also beep a few times and then stop working. Before it will work again, you need to fix the underlying cause of the error code.
Before you begin going through the steps below to fix the problem, please keep in mind that repairing microwaves is very dangerous due to the high-voltage components within them. If you are not a qualified or experienced technician, you should not attempt any of the repairs listed below that involve working on the internal components of the microwave.
To resolve the SE error code, follow these steps.
Before we get into the more technical causes of the SE error code, you can attempt to solve the problem by simply resetting your microwave.
All you need to do is unplug your microwave from the wall and then turn it back on after a minute or two.
If the code has disappeared, you can use your microwave normally. However, if the code is still being displayed, you will need to move on to step two.
If resetting the microwave didn’t solve the problem, the next step is to check the control pad. When buttons on the control pad stop working, the SE code will be shown. You can tell if the control pad is faulty by checking to see if it responds when you press the buttons on it – if the control pad still lights up but the microwave doesn’t respond to pressing the button, then it’s fair to conclude that the control pad is faulty.
Here’s how to check the control pad:
Here’s how to replace the control panel:
The next component that might be the cause of the error code is a faulty control board. The purpose of this component is to generate low voltages that then get sent to the control pad. When a button on the control pad is pressed, a signal is sent to the control board. The control board will then send a signal to other components in your microwave to carry out your desired command.
When the control panel doesn’t produce proper signals, your microwave won’t work correctly, and an error code will appear.
Control boards are very difficult to test, so if you have tested the control pad and panel and they are not the problem, then your best bet is to simply replace the control board. However, given that they are expensive to replace, you might be better off just purchasing a new microwave.
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