Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2
ApplianceMicrowave
The message behind F2 on a Maytag over-the-range microwave is a keypad complaint. The user interface told the control board something is wrong, and Maytag says the keypad or its wiring may be at fault.
Reset routine
Breaker(s) off, wait one minute.
Breaker(s) on.
Look at the display for one minute; F2 should not come back.
Confirm the microwave works.
When F2 stays
If F2 remains after a power cycle, Maytag says a qualified technician may be needed.
Codes in the same neighbourhood
F2 E1: user interface or keypad trouble, with wiring included.
(415) 649-2156 books technician visits for Maytag microwaves across the Bay Area, and Maytag microwave repair has more. Know your model number and the code on the display when you call.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2 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 keypad (user interface) 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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