Samsung · Microwave Minor

-SE- — Samsung Microwave SE / -SE- — Stuck Key Error

SE (shown as -SE-) is a key short error — a touch key is stuck or reading as continuously pressed.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
Typical cost
$60-150
Verified against
samsung.com ↗

The fix

Membrane keypad / touch panel

Sensor error / stuck key on control panel

$60-150 moderate difficulty 60 min Tools: screwdriver, nut driver

Diagnose first: Steam from cooking below (on over-the-range models) can damage the membrane. Use the range hood fan when cooking to extend keypad life.

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How to fix it

  1. Unplug for a minute and wipe the panel dry; press each key to free any that stick.
  2. If -SE- persists, the control panel (touchpad) needs replacement.

Why it happens

Typical signs: Panel unresponsive/beeping · -SE- on the display

  • Stuck/failed membrane key A control-panel button is stuck.
  • Moisture in the panel Steam shorts a key contact.

Other parts sometimes needed

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Samsung Microwave Control Panel Common replacement
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More Samsung microwave codes

-dr- -dr- — Door Open (Demo / Reminder) 5E 5E / SE — Touchpad Shorted (Older Spelling) C-21 C-21 — Cavity Over-Temperature C-22 C-22 — Temperature Sensor Error C-A0 C-A0 — Communication Error Between Boards C-A1 C-A1 — Functional Error (Damper / Sensing)

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: samsung.com.