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Samsung microwave techancial questions. My microwave beeped a few times then SE on the screen. I know it's several years old but not sure if more than 4. is it worth fixing or should I buy a new one.

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SE or 5E Error Code appears when any keypad button remaining pressed for more than 10 seconds.
To try to clear the error code, please perform a power reset by turning off the unit by unplugging it from the wall for more than 1 minute.
After power reset is performed, plug the unit back. If the error code is cleared, set the clock and use the unit.
If the error code is still there please contact our Call Centre (Samsung Customer Care) so they could provide further support.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Aug 02, 2008

SOURCE: My display reads -SE-

-SE- error means you have a shorted keypad.

If you (or someone you know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically involved.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

If you would like to have us do this for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you need more help.

We're happy to help you and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2010

SOURCE: I have a GE Spacemaker

If everything works, but the microwave oven does not heat, this is commonly caused by a failed magnetron. The magnetron is essentially, the heart of the oven. This is what produces the RF energy that heats your food.
Here's what you need to determine whether or not its worth fixing:
1. You will need to uninstall the oven from over the range in order to replace the part (you will need to do this anyway, if you decide to buy a replacement oven).
2. You will need to ensure the oven is UNPLUGGED before servicing anything inside the cabinet. You will need to remove the exterior case in order to access the magnetron. There are several websites that you can use that illustrate how the oven is assembled:
searspartsdirect.com pcappliancerepair.com appliancepartspros.com
If you've never repaired an appliance on your own before, a microwave oven is usually not a recommended appliance to start with. Some models can be rather involved in taking apart.
3, The magnetron replacement part number for the model you have listed is WB27X10305. The average cost is about $80. NOTE: I found the part listed for the best price at appliancepartspros.com at a cost of $76.
You need to decide whether or not $80 and the amount of labor involved is worth the effort as opposed to replacing the entire oven at a higher cost and less labor (other than the installation). Review the parts illustrations at the recommended websites to see if this is something that you may be able easily take apart and reassemble.
If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope you find this information helpful
CAUTION: DO NOT operate a microwave oven with the exterior cover off. The voltage inside the High Voltage network where the magnetron is installed can exceed 3,000 volts.

Testimonial: "Hi jsrock516 - thanks for your expert information. I don't think this is something we can fix on our own and as you said probably cheaper to replace. "

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2010

SOURCE: My samsung microwave model SMH718 keeps showing an

I had the same problem, I changed the daylight savings time on mine and it worked untill summer, then it happend again. Finally mine quit working altogether. P.S. when this first happend samsung didn't even know what the error coded meant. It is an engineering code, meaning service engineer I believe. If it is beyond the year warranty your hosed, it would cost so much to try and fix your better off buying a new one.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2012

SOURCE: samsung microwave error messages

This is a sign the keypad has a shorted membrane.

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