Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE13
ApplianceMicrowave
When E13 lights up on a Maytag over-the-range microwave, the oven failed to pre-heat the way it should. Maytag points to two suspects: the appliance control board and the wiring connected to it.
Power reset
Order
Action
1
Turn the breaker off and leave it for one minute
2
Turn the breaker back on
3
Watch for a minute to see that E13 stays gone
4
Confirm the microwave works normally
If E13 returns
A returning code means the control board and wiring need a technician.
See also
E12: a gas sensor or wiring message that is easy to confuse with this one.
E23: the oven not reaching pre-heat temperature, with the heater among the suspects.
To get a technician out to a Maytag microwave in the Bay Area, use Maytag microwave repair or ring (415) 649-2156. Have E13 and the model number written down, plus whatever you tried at the breaker.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E13 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 oven did not pre-heat correctly; the appliance control board or its wiring may be at fault.
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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