KitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Code FC E2: Weak network signal at the microwave

What FC E2 means

KitchenAid over-the-range microwave hood combinations, including the KMHC319ESS and KHMS155LSS, display FC E2 when the Wi-Fi link is interrupted. The listed reasons are a connection time-out, poor signal strength, a failed router, the appliance's Wi-Fi module, or the associated wiring. It is a connectivity message, so cooking functions generally carry on as normal. The keypad continues to work for ordinary cooking.

Common causes of FC E2

Weak or unstable signal reaching the microwave
Router that is down or has lost its internet link
Connection time-out during setup or reconnection
Wi-Fi module or module wiring inside the appliance

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check whether your phone connects to the same network from the kitchen. 2. Power-cycle the router and wait a few minutes. 3. Press Cancel and reset the microwave's power for one minute. 4. Try reconnecting. If FC E2 persists with a healthy network, book a visit.

! Why to stop there

A weak signal is a placement problem, and no repair on the microwave will fix it.
Network checks come first, so you are not charged for something your router can solve.
If the module needs work, you get a written price before we start.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Microwave codes

PUSH or PSHKitchenAid Built-In Microwave Message PUSH or PSH: The oven is waiting for Start Registration ErrorKitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Message "Registration Error": Check the home network and try again Sabbath, Sab, 5Ab, or 5A6KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Display Sabbath, Sab, 5Ab or 5A6: Sabbath Mode is on SEKitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Code SE: Keypad or user interface problem Probe or Insert ProbeKitchenAid Combination Microwave Message "Probe" or "Insert Probe": Seat the meat probe in its jack F4E1KitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Code F4E1: Cavity thermistor circuit F9QKitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Code F9Q: Reset power and watch for a minute F4E4KitchenAid Over-the-Range Microwave Code F4E4: Humidity thermistor or its wiring

FC E2FC E2 questions

Does FC E2 affect cooking power?

No, the code relates only to the wireless link. You can keep using the keypad for regular cooking while the connection issue is sorted out.

Would a Wi-Fi extender help?

If signal strength at the microwave is the issue, an extender or a closer access point can help. That is why we ask you to test the signal in the kitchen first.

Is FC E2 different from FC E1?

They share the same listed causes. We read the one on your display and check the network side first, then the module. We read the display, check the network side first, and then test the module if needed.