Error code

GE / Microwave oven

SENSOR ERROR

The sensor cycle was interrupted by opening before steam detection, or steam was absent until the allowed sensing time ended.

What it means

The sensor cycle was interrupted by opening before steam detection, or steam was absent until the allowed sensing time ended.

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

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Keep the door shut until the sensor countdown begins.
  2. If food needs more heat after the interruption, use Time Cook.
  3. Do not interpret the message alone as proof that the humidity sensor hardware failed.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

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