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LG Microwave error code

LG Microwave Error F2

There is a thermistor error.

There is a thermistor error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
LG microwave repair guide for error F2
Error codeF2Microwave

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

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Unplug the microwave for one minute and then plug it back in.

  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 F2 mean?

There is a thermistor error.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG microwave error F2

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 for one minute and then plug it back in.

  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 thermistor
  • Open or shorted thermistor circuit

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

Recommended part

Possible technician-diagnosed component

Thermistor: 6322W2A001A

Price noted in the current guide: $25-$45

Why this part is shown: A technician may identify Thermistor: 6322W2A001A 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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