PF or a blinking colon tells you the power went out or the clock was turned off on the microwave.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so PF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
Power failure occurred, or the clock time is turned off; the display flashes a colon or PF.
According to KitchenAid, a blinking colon or the letters PF on an over-the-range microwave tell you one of two things: power failed, or the clock time has been turned off.
At a glance
| Code | PF |
|---|---|
| What it means | Power failure occurred, or the clock time is turned off; the display flashes a colon or PF. |
| What you can check | Touch Cancel/Off to stop the blinking, then set the clock if you want the time shown. If the control rejects the entry, enter the time again. |
| When to call a technician | If the colon or PF keeps flashing, contact a qualified electrician. No other fix exists for owners beyond resetting the clock. |
Display behavior in plain terms
A colon starts blinking once power first arrives. At rest, the display carries the time of day or a running timer. During use it shows cooking power, quantities, weights or prompts. With no clock time set, the colon is what you are left with.
Clearing it
- Touch Cancel/Off. On models labeled that way it is simply Cancel. The blinking ends.
- Set the clock if you want the time shown.
- An entry the control cannot take brings the invalid-entry tones and the prompt returns; enter the time over again.
Because keys and layout vary by model, treat the owner’s manual as the final word on the exact presses.
Persistent flashing
For a colon or PF that will not quit, KitchenAid says to get in touch with a qualified electrician. No further procedure and no failed part appear on the page, which means the clock reset above is the extent of what you can try.
Other pages worth a look
- SE: a different message, pointing to the keypad or its wiring.
- F2 / E03: keypad-related again, useful if the buttons seem dead.
Microwave repair for the metro areas we cover
Should PF come back, call (844) 919-2035. We work with KitchenAid microwave owners around Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego. Mention your model number, what the display showed and the clock reset you attempted.
Source: KitchenAid Product Help, Over-the-Range Microwave Error Code
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.
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