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LG Microwave error code

LG Microwave Error E-02

The temperature in convection mode is not rising as it should.

The temperature in convection mode is not rising as it should.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE$100 - $250 Range
LG microwave repair guide for error E-02
Error codeE-02Microwave

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Unplug the microwave.

  2. 2
    Stop and arrange professional service

    If the error code returns after a full power reset, stop DIY internal work. Microwave internal components can retain hazardous voltage even after unplugging. Internal diagnosis and repair should be handled by a qualified technician.

A quick explanation

What does E-02 mean?

The temperature in convection mode is not rising as it should.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG microwave error E-02

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

Microwave internal components can retain hazardous voltage even after unplugging. The steps below are limited to safe external checks. Internal diagnosis and repair should be handled by a qualified professional.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Unplug the microwave.

  2. 2

    Stop and arrange professional service

    If the error code returns after a full power reset, stop DIY internal work. Microwave internal components can retain hazardous voltage even after unplugging. Internal diagnosis and repair should be handled by a qualified technician.

    What you should see: You avoid opening the cabinet or touching internal high-voltage parts.
If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Faulty convection heater
  • Malfunctioning main control board

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Possible technician-diagnosed component

Convection Heater

Price noted in the current guide: $110-$250

Why this part is shown: A technician may identify Convection Heater on some LG microwave models after diagnosis. This is not a DIY installation guide.

Do not open the microwave cabinet or attempt internal replacement. Confirm model compatibility with a qualified technician before any purchase.

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Safety first

Unplug the microwave before any checks. Do not remove the cabinet or touch internal components.

When to stop
  • Microwave internal components can retain hazardous voltage even after unplugging. Internal diagnosis and repair require a qualified technician.

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