Samsung ME21M706BAG Repair Guide
A large capacity over the range microwave with sensor cooking and a ceramic enamel cavity. The enamel interior genuinely helps, it wipes clean rather than holding baked on splatter, and clean cavities arc far less often than neglected ones.
Samsung ME21M706BAG is an over the range microwave, 2.1 cu ft microwave sold 2017 to present. Its most common repair is no heat with everything else normal, usually $180 to $430.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 4 error codes decoded.
- A microwave like this lasts about 7 to 10 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No heat with everything else normal | Magnetron or high voltage diode | Professional high voltage repair | not listed | $180 to $430 |
| Dead unit, blown fuse | Door interlock switch failure | Replace interlock set and fuse | not listed | $120 to $280 |
| Panel showing a stuck key error | Grease under the touch membrane from the cooktop below | Deep clean the panel. Replace the membrane if it persists | not listed | $0 to $390 |
| Sensor cooking inaccurate | Humidity sensor fouled | Clean the sensor and exhaust path | not listed | $0 to $300 |
| Weak extraction over the cooktop | Filters loaded or ducting restricted | Clean filters. Verify duct and damper | not listed | $0 to $220 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| SE / 5E | Stuck key on the touch panel |
| C d0 | Door sensing fault |
| C-F2 | Panel communication fault |
| -dE- | Door circuit error |
Tech notes
SE and 5E on Samsung over the range microwaves are so often grease related that cleaning around the keypad should always precede a panel quote. The unit sits directly in the steam from everything cooked below it for years.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Microwave Ovens, Radiation Emitting Products U.S. Food & Drug Administration The federal requirement for two independent door interlocks plus a monitoring system, and the 21 CFR 1030.10 leakage limit, why an interlock must never be bypassed.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
DIY step by step instructions for this model
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