Error code

GE / Microwave oven

SENSOR ERROR

Upper sensor program did not match the selected food amount or type, or the oven could not sense steam through a tight or unvented covering.

What it means

Upper sensor program did not match the selected food amount or type, or the oven could not sense steam through a tight or unvented covering.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Press Clear/Off and select an upper microwave program matching the food or liquid and its amount.
  2. Vent plastic wrap, use a looser lid, or leave a liquid uncovered as the manual directs; retry the appropriate sensor cycle.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.