Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE62
ApplianceMicrowave
Your Maytag over-the-range microwave shows E62 because the oven sensor circuit is shorted, as far as the control board can tell. Per Maytag, attention may be needed at the sensor, the appliance control board or the wiring.
Reset sequence
Turn the breaker(s) off and leave them for a minute.
Turn the breaker(s) on.
For a minute, keep checking that the code does not return.
Verify that the microwave works.
Code still on screen
When E62 keeps coming back, arrange service; Maytag notes a qualified technician may be needed.
Call (415) 649-2156 to schedule a technician for your Maytag microwave in the Bay Area, or browse Maytag microwave repair first. Be ready with E62, the model number and what you tried.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E62 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 sensor circuit reported a shorted condition 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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