Error code

GE / Microwave oven

SENSOR ERROR

Steam sensing stopped because the door was opened before steam was detected, or no steam arrived before the time limit.

What it means

Steam sensing stopped because the door was opened before steam was detected, or no steam arrived before the time limit.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin the sensor program again after an early opening.
  2. If steam was absent until the limit, continue heating with Time Cook.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

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If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.