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Whirlpool Microwave Door / Open Door Closed — Safety Reminder

Whirlpool Microwave · Error code Door

What Door Means

Displayed when the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without a cycle being started. It's a safety reminder, not a fault.

Symptoms

  • 'Door' or 'Open Door Closed' appears in the display
  • Microwave beeps when you try to start

Common Causes

1
Door closed but no cycle started within 5 minutes

Whirlpool's intended behavior on most current OTR / built-in models.

2
Packing material blocking the door

On a brand-new install, foam or plastic bumpers can keep the door from fully closing.

3
Cooking rack out of position

If equipped, the rack can keep the door from latching cleanly.

How to Fix It

  1. Open the door and close it firmly, then start your cycle within a few seconds.
  2. On a new install, remove all packing material from inside the cavity and around the door.
  3. Reposition or remove the cooking rack if installed.
  4. If the message keeps returning with a clean, properly-shut door, move on to the door interlock diagnostics (see F5E0/F5E1).

More Whirlpool Microwave Codes

AccuPop Fail AccuPop Fail — Popcorn Sensor Fault Demo Demo Mode — Not Heating F1E4 F1E4 — Appliance Control Board Fault F1E5 F1E5 — Inverter Internal Fault F2 F2 — Keypad / Control Fault F2E1 F2E1 — Stuck Key / Keypad Fault

All Whirlpool codes → All microwave codes →

Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.whirlpool.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.