Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1 E1
ApplianceMicrowave
Maytag over-the-range microwaves show F1 E1 when the oven is unable to carry out the function it was given. The relay control board and the wiring connected to it are the named suspects.
Try a power cycle
Open the breaker(s) for the microwave and wait one minute.
Close the breaker(s).
Check on the microwave for a minute and see that F1 E1 stays off.
Run it and verify normal behaviour.
If the code is back
Repeated F1 E1 means a technician should look at the relay board and wiring.
Related codes
F1 E4: the same message, but pointing at the appliance control board.
San Francisco owners can book a technician on (415) 649-2156; more detail is under Maytag microwave repair. Have F1 E1, the model number and your reset attempt ready.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E1 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 could not execute the function; the relay control board or the associated 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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