Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
E23
Error codeE23
ApplianceMicrowave
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
E23 flags a pre-heat that took longer than 30 minutes; heater, control board or wiring may be involved.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so E23 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
Oven pre-heat temperature not reached in 30 minutes.
Pre-heat timed out
Thirty minutes passed without the oven reaching its pre-heat temperature. The Heater, the Appliance Control Board or the associated wiring could be to blame on this over-the-range microwave.
For a stubborn E23, phone (844) 968-2053. Our area is the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metros (Whirlpool oven and microwave service). Have the model number and the reset outcome ready.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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