Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE-52 (E52)
ApplianceMicrowave
What E-52 stands for
In Samsung’s table for current microwaves, E-52 stands for an EEPROM short error. The display may also show it as E52.
Power reset, step by step
Disconnect the microwave at the outlet or turn off its breaker.
If moisture is the issue, give it time to dry. Otherwise count to 60 seconds, a full minute.
Reconnect, then run the microwave again.
Seeing E-52 once more means requesting service rather than resetting again and again. Do not open the cover; that work is for a technician.
Neighbouring entries
Close to this one in the list are E-51 (sense failure), E-53 (read/write error) and E-54 (zero error).
Samsung microwave service in the Bay Area
Around San Francisco, a call to (415) 969-6153 is the way to ask about a microwave stuck on E-52. The Samsung microwave repair page lists the basics; mention the model number and that you already cut power.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so E-52 (E52) 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-52 is the EEPROM short error entry in Samsung's microwave code table.
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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