JennAir Countertop Display EA:0 or EA:1: door function enabled

What EA:_0 or EA:1 means

JennAir countertop and built-in-trim countertop microwaves such as the JMC1116AS show EA:0 or EA:1 to tell you whether the two-step door opening function is enabled or disabled. EA means enabled and DI means disabled. The feature protects against unintended access, for example by children, and can be disabled where it is not needed. This is a setting readout, not an error.

Common causes of EA:_0 or EA:1

Two-step door function was just changed
A key was held during setup
Owner wants to enable or disable the feature

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Read the display to see the current state. 2. Follow the model's steps to enable or disable the function. 3. Confirm with the key the display prompts. 4. Open and close the door once to feel the change. 5. If the setting will not change, call us.

! Why to stop there

There is nothing to repair when the display only shows a setting.
If keys fail to change it, the keypad should be tested.
A visit for a setting wastes your money.
If we do repair it, we quote in writing and warranty the work for 30 days.

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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EA:_0 or EA:1EA:_0 or EA:1 questions

Is EA an error code?

No. It reports whether the two-step door function is enabled. The microwave is working as designed, and the display only confirms a setting for you.

How do I stop the two-step door requirement?

Use the disable steps for your model, after which the display shows the disabled state. If you cannot find them, call us and we will walk you through.

What is the link between EA and D1?

Both show the two-step door setting in different wording on this type of countertop microwave. We treat them as the same feature, so the same enable and disable steps apply.