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Whirlpool Microwave Drawer Error Code F8 E4: Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor

Built-in Whirlpool microwaves and microwave drawers, for instance WMC50522AS, may show F8 E4, which names the exhaust fan air temperature sensor or its wiring. Unlike F8 E0 through F8 E3, this code is about reading the…

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Code
F8 E4
Appliance
Microwave
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F8 E4 means

Built-in Whirlpool microwaves and microwave drawers, for instance WMC50522AS, may show F8 E4, which names the exhaust fan air temperature sensor or its wiring. Unlike F8 E0 through F8 E3, this code is about reading the temperature of the air that leaves the unit. You see F8 E4 and the microwave stops its function. It is a circuit report, and it does not show that the sensor has failed.

Common causes of F8 E4

  • Exhaust fan air temperature sensor
  • Sensor wiring and connectors
  • Control reading of the exhaust temperature
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Cut power to the microwave at its breaker and let a minute pass. 2. Restore the power. 3. Keep looking at the display for a minute for any return of F8 E4. 4. If the display stays calm, run a normal cycle to be sure the unit heats and responds as it should.

! Why to stop there
  • A reset cannot show whether the sensor reading or its wire is the problem, so F8 E4 coming back means a circuit test.
  • We compare the sensor signal with what the control expects before changing a part.
  • The written price comes first, and the 30-day workmanship warranty covers what we finish.
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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F8 E4F8 E4 questions
What is the exhaust air temperature sensor?

It measures the temperature of the air leaving the unit. F8 E4 means that sensor or its wiring is reporting trouble. We test the circuit to see which.

Is F8 E4 the same as F8E5?

They name the same sensor on different unit styles. F8 E4 is the code shown on built-in units, and F8E5 is the related code shown by built-in and over-the-range models.

Do I need to leave the unit off?

If F8 E4 returns after a reset, yes, until we have checked it. It is a temperature-related report and we would rather confirm the circuit.

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