# Samsung microwaves error codes | Costolio URL: https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-microwaves/ Updated: 2026-11-02 # Samsung microwaves error codes 6 microwave error codes for Samsung microwaves, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from Samsung's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual. ## All codes - [C-10 / C-11 / C-12](https://costolio.com#c-10-c-11-c-12) Gas, Easy or PH sensor error. - [C-20 / C-21 / C-22](https://costolio.com#c-20-c-21-c-22) Temperature sensor error. - [C-70 / C-71 / C-72](https://costolio.com#c-70-c-71-c-72) Steam sensor error. - [C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2](https://costolio.com#c-d0-c-d1-c-d2) Door or key error. - [C-F0 / C-F1 / C-F2](https://costolio.com#c-f0-c-f1-c-f2) Communication error. - [-SE-](https://costolio.com#se) A key on the panel is shorted or stuck. ## C-10 / C-11 / C-12 What it means: Gas, Easy or PH sensor error. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ## C-20 / C-21 / C-22 What it means: Temperature sensor error. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ## C-70 / C-71 / C-72 What it means: Steam sensor error. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ## C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2 What it means: Door or key error. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ## C-F0 / C-F1 / C-F2 What it means: Communication error. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ## -SE- What it means: A key on the panel is shorted or stuck. This one often needs a licensed technician. ### What to try - Unplug the microwave or turn it off at the circuit breaker; if its electronics recently came in contact with moisture, give it time to dry. - Otherwise, wait 60 seconds and then turn the microwave back on. - If the error code returns, request service. ### Source - [Microwave error codes (Samsung US Support)](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10007495/) (checked 2026-11-02) Brand names and model names are trademarks of their owners. Costolio is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer. ## Related - [Samsung washers error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-washers/) - [Samsung dishwashers error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-dishwashers/) - [Samsung refrigerators error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-refrigerators/) - [Samsung ranges and wall ovens error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-ranges-and-wall-ovens/) - [LG microwaves error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-microwaves/) - [GE microwaves error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/ge/ge-microwaves/) - [All appliance error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/)