Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE-06 / E06
ApplianceMicrowave
What E-06 means
E-06 is Samsung’s microwave display message for a swing heater error. It also turns up written as E06. The code is documented for the current Samsung microwave range.
Resetting the microwave after E-06
Step
Action
1
Shut the microwave down completely by pulling its plug or flipping the breaker.
2
Let the microwave dry if it met a spill or steam from the cooktop.
3
A microwave that was never wet only needs 60 seconds without power before you restore it.
4
When E-06 returns after the restart, request service.
Related microwave codes
E-05 is filed as a cooking time setting over error (combination).
Samsung microwave trouble in the Bay Area, San Francisco included, goes through (415) 969-6153. Our Samsung microwave repair page covers the service; before calling, note the code, find the model number and recall what you tried.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so E-06 / E06 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E-06 is a swing heater error on a Samsung microwave.
Important safety warning. 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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