Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeE-71 / E71
ApplianceMicrowave
Quick answer
E-71 is Samsung's microwave code for steam sensor open error. Reset the power; request service if it returns.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so E-71 / E71 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-71 means steam sensor open error.
Samsung lists E-71 as a steam sensor open error in its microwave error code table. Current-generation Samsung microwaves are the ones that use this code.
What to do first
Cut power first by unplugging the microwave or flipping its circuit breaker off. If the unit is wet, let it dry; if it is not, wait 60 seconds. Switch power back on afterwards and see if the display clears. When the display shows E-71 a second time, request service rather than repeating the reset over and over. Keep the cabinet closed and leave deeper checks to a technician.
Other Samsung microwave codes
Related codes you may be seeing instead: E-72 (steam sensor short error), E-82 (communication short error) and E-61 (open humidity sensor error).
Need service for a Samsung microwave in Los Angeles?
Call (310) 896-4231 for Samsung microwave service in Los Angeles. Read out the code, the model number and the power reset you ran. The microwave repair page has more.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
