Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE11
ApplianceMicrowave
What E11 is telling you
On a Maytag over-the-range microwave, E11 appears when the gas sensor flags a fault to the control board. Maytag says the sensor itself, or the wiring tied to it, may be to blame.
Reset checklist
Switch the breaker off and wait a full minute.
Switch it on again.
Keep an eye on the microwave for a minute to see whether E11 returns.
Run the microwave and confirm it behaves normally.
If E11 does not go away
When the code stays or reappears, the sensor and its wiring need a technician to look at them.
Neighbouring codes
E12 is another gas sensor message, so compare the two if your display is hard to read. E24 widens the list of suspects to the thermal sensor, the gas sensor, the control board and wiring, while E03 concerns the keypad.
Getting repair help in the Bay Area
For a Maytag over-the-range microwave in San Francisco or nearby towns, start at Maytag microwave repair and phone (415) 649-2156 to set up a visit. The technician will want E11, the model number and a note of the power reset you tried.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E11 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
The gas sensor reported a problem to the control board.
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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