What E-02 / E-03 / E-04 / E-05 Means
E-02 through E-05 are Samsung’s cooking-time-setting-over errors on its US microwave article, one for each mode: E-02 microwave, E-03 grill, E-04 convection and E-05 combination. Each means the selected cook time exceeded the maximum the control allows for that mode.
Common Causes of E-02 / E-03 / E-04 / E-05
- Cook time entered above the maximum allowed for the selected mode
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Clear the setting and re-enter a shorter cook time for the mode you selected, splitting a long cook into two shorter runs if needed. This is a setting limit, not a hardware problem, and it clears as soon as a valid time is entered.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Nothing to repair; the fix is entering a time within the mode’s limit.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.