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.
F9Q
Error codeF9Q
ApplianceMicrowave
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
F9Q appears in Whirlpool help with reset steps only; try a breaker reset and call if it returns.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F9Q 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
Code listed on Whirlpool Product Help; the page gives only reset steps and no stated cause.
F9Q on an over-the-range microwave
The manual lists F9Q but names no cause. All it offers is a short reset.
Breaker off, 1 minute.
Breaker on.
Monitor the oven for a minute to see if the code is back.
Verify the oven works.
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F8E5 gives a cause (the Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor), and F7E9 asks about a blocked vent door.
Service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
Call (844) 968-2053 if F9Q keeps coming back. Coverage includes the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Have the model number ready, and describe the reset. See oven repair.
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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