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.
F4E4
Error codeF4E4
ApplianceMicrowave
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
F4E4 may mean a Humidity Thermistor or wiring problem; the manual says to cycle power for one minute.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F4E4 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
There may be a problem with the Humidity Thermistor or the associated wiring.
Reading the F4E4 display
A code of F4E4 on an over-the-range Whirlpool microwave refers to the Humidity Thermistor and its wiring. Checking either one is a technician’s job.
Your reset checklist
Power down at the breaker, or unplug, and wait one minute.
Switch the power back on.
Stand by for a minute and see if the code returns.
Use the microwave normally to verify it works.
Easily confused codes
F4E9 is the Smart Pop Control code, and F3T4 involves the Magnetron Temperature Thermistor.
Service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
Phone (844) 968-2053 if the display shows F4E4 again. Visits are arranged in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, and it helps to have the model number and your reset notes ready. See oven repair for more.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
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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