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Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE-43
ApplianceMicrowave
What the microwave means by E-43: a T1 max time easy/PH sensor error. It may spell it E43 instead.
Try this before anything else
Pull the plug, or switch the breaker off.
Wet unit: let it dry. Dry unit: leave it 60 seconds.
Bring power back and check if E43 is gone.
When E-43 persists, request service instead of repeating the reset.
Neighbouring codes in the list
C-70 is listed as a steam sensor error; C-d0 stands for a door or key error; C-d2 stands for a door or key error.
Samsung microwave service in San Francisco
San Francisco owners can ask us about Samsung microwave repair. Phone (415) 969-6153 to get started. Note the model number and the E-43 message, plus how you reset it.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so E-43 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-43 is Samsung's T1 max time easy/PH sensor error.
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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