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Maytag Microwave Code Flashing Colon or PF: Power Loss Notice

A blinking colon or the letters PF on a Maytag over-the-range microwave tell you power was interrupted, or that the clock time was switched off. When power first reaches the microwave, the colon blinks until you…

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

What Flashing Colon or PF means

A blinking colon or the letters PF on a Maytag over-the-range microwave tell you power was interrupted, or that the clock time was switched off. When power first reaches the microwave, the colon blinks until you clear it. The display is a notice, not a repair code, and the microwave generally works once you reset the clock. It is common after a storm or a tripped breaker in Houston homes.

Common causes of Flashing Colon or PF

  • A power outage or breaker trip
  • The clock display being turned off by choice
  • An invalid value entered while setting the clock
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Touch the Cancel/Off or Cancel key, depending on your model, to stop the blinking. 2. Reset the clock as needed. 3. If an invalid value was entered, set the time again. 4. Run a short timed cycle to confirm the microwave works.

! Why to stop there
  • If PF appears again with no outage, the microwave may be losing power or the control may be resetting itself
  • We check the supply and the control before suggesting a part
  • Written price first, and a 30-day warranty on our work
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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Flashing Colon or PFFlashing Colon or PF questions
What does PF stand for?

It signals a power failure. The microwave lost power for a moment, so the clock needs to be set again.

The colon keeps blinking after I set the clock. Why?

Make sure you touched Cancel or Cancel/Off after the reset, as your model requires. If it keeps blinking, power may be dropping repeatedly and we should check the supply.

Do you repair older over-the-range Maytag microwaves with display problems?

Yes. We quote the work in writing and tell you plainly if a repair is not worth it.

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Still unsure about Flashing Colon or PF?

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

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