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E4

E4 - Microwave Oven Relay 4903 Error (F1)

KitchenAid · Microwave Combination Oven

What does E4 mean?

This error indicates a problem with the microwave oven's internal relay, specifically Relay 4903. This relay is crucial for the proper operation of the microwave functions.

Common Causes

  • Malfunctioning Relay 4903 on the Microwave Appliance Manager.
  • Faulty interlock switches (door switches).
  • Loose wire connections to Relay 4903.
  • Faulty Microwave Appliance Manager.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the oven power at the circuit breaker, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on.

  2. 2

    Place a microwave-safe cup of water in the microwave cavity to provide a load.

  3. 3

    Ensure the oven door interlock switches are working correctly: when the door is open, the microwave light should be on; when closed, the light should be off.

  4. 4

    Start a microwave cooking function and allow it to run for 1 minute to check if the error reappears.

  5. 5

    Enter Diagnostics mode by pressing CANCEL>CANCEL>START, then press the 3 or 6 keypad to scroll to the Faults screen and verify the E4 error code.

  6. 6

    If the error persists after these checks, the Microwave Appliance Manager may need professional inspection.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: KitchenAid Microwave Combination Oven
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