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Maytag Countertop Microwave Flashing Colon: Normal, Not an Error

A flashing colon between the digits on a Maytag countertop microwave display is normal. The colon flashes when the time is set, which is the clock showing that it is running. It is not an error…

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Code
Colon Flashing
Appliance
Microwave
Brand
Maytag
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Colon Flashing means

A flashing colon between the digits on a Maytag countertop microwave display is normal. The colon flashes when the time is set, which is the clock showing that it is running. It is not an error and nothing needs repair. Owners notice it after a power outage or after setting the clock and wonder whether something is wrong. If the display itself is blank, garbled or the microwave will not start, that is a separate matter, and we can look at it.

Common causes of Colon Flashing

  • Normal clock display after the time is set
  • Clock showing after a power outage or reset
  • Display or control problem only if other signs appear, such as a blank or frozen screen
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Leave the colon alone. A flashing colon with the correct time is normal. 2. If the time is wrong after an outage, set the clock again using the guide that came with it. 3. Make sure the door closes fully. 4. If the display is blank or the keys do not respond, unplug the microwave for a minute, plug it back in firmly, and try again.

! Why to stop there
  • A flashing colon needs no repair, so we only come out if the microwave also has a blank display, dead keys or no heat.
  • In that case we test the control, the door switches and the heating circuit.
  • You see a written price first, and we tell you plainly if an older countertop unit is not worth repairing.
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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Colon FlashingColon Flashing questions
Is the flashing colon an error?

No. The colon flashes when the time is set and the clock is running. It is normal behavior and does not mean the microwave needs any service or repair.

Why is it flashing after a power outage?

After an outage the clock restarts and the colon flashes until you set the time again. Set the clock, and the display settles into its normal state.

What would make a repair necessary?

Call if the display is blank, the keys do not respond, or the microwave does not heat. We test the control and quote the price in writing before work.

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Still unsure about Colon Flashing?

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

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