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Maytag Over-the-Range Microwave Code E24: Overheat Condition Near 500 Degrees

E24 on a Maytag over-the-range microwave and hood combination means the oven reached an overheat condition of 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). The manual says there may be a problem with the thermal sensor, the…

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Code
E24
Appliance
Microwave
Brand
Maytag
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What E24 means

E24 on a Maytag over-the-range microwave and hood combination means the oven reached an overheat condition of 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). The manual says there may be a problem with the thermal sensor, the gas sensor, the appliance control board or the wiring. You will see E24 in the display and the oven stops. Because heat is involved, we recommend not using the oven function until it is checked. We repair these combination units.

Common causes of E24

  • Thermal sensor reading too high or not reading correctly
  • Gas sensor
  • Appliance control board
  • Wiring or connectors in the sensor circuits
  • Blocked ventilation that traps heat
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Let the microwave cool completely. 2. Switch the microwave breaker off for one full minute and back on. 3. Monitor the microwave for one minute to see whether E24 returns. 4. Verify operation with a short microwave-only test using a cup of water. 5. Make sure vents are clear and nothing is stored on top or in front. 6. If you smell burning or see smoke, stop and keep the door closed.

! Why to stop there
  • An overheat code can come from a real heat problem or a bad reading, and only a test separates the two.
  • We check the sensors, the control and the ventilation before replacing a part.
  • Nothing is done until you approve our written price, and we give a straight opinion on repair versus replacement.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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E24E24 questions
Is E24 dangerous?

It reports an overheat condition, so treat it with care. Let the unit cool, do a breaker reset, and do not keep using the oven function if the code returns, because the cause is not yet known.

Why would a microwave overheat?

The cause can be a sensor reading heat wrongly, a control board problem, or blocked ventilation. The display cannot say which, so we test it directly.

Should I stop using it?

If E24 returns, yes, stop using the oven function. Call us, and we will test it and quote the price in writing before any work.

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Still seeing E24?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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