Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF6 E0
ApplianceMicrowave
Meaning of F6 E0
F6 E0 names the appliance control board or its wiring. The help text adds that the microwave was unable to execute the function it was asked to perform. It is an over-the-range code.
Power reset
Breaker off, one minute.
Breaker back on.
Give it a minute and see whether F6 E0 returns.
Check that the microwave runs correctly.
Next step
If F6 E0 comes back, have a technician visit to look at the control board and its wiring.
Nearby control board codes
F6 is about the relay control board and F7 about the appliance control board. F4 E9 refers to the Smart Pop control.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F6 E0 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 appliance control board or its associated wiring may have a problem, and the function could not be executed.
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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