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Maytag washer error codes

Maytag front-load washers and top-load HE washers. Maytag notes these may not be every code for your model; your owner’s manual has the full list. F codes are often written with a space, such as F9 E1.

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Water supply and filling

F8 E1: Low water flow (slow fill)

The washer is taking too long to fill.

Also shown as LO FL LF
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HC: Hot and cold hoses reversed (top-load)

The hot and cold fill hoses may be connected to the wrong inlets. HC appears at the end of the wash; some models show F3 E2 instead.

Also shown as F3 E2
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F8 E6: Lid open during soak, or no hot water (top-load)

Depending on the model, F8 E6 means the lid was opened during the soak cycle, or no hot water was detected.

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Draining and overfilling

F9 E1: Draining too slowly (front-load)

Draining took longer than expected, typically over eight minutes, so the washer stopped.

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drn: Not draining properly (top-load HE)

Maytag says this can be an installation problem with the drain setup. Work through the drain checks in the washer-not-draining guide.

Fixable with care

F0 E8: Water left in the tub (top-load)

Too much water was left in the washer. Run a Drain & Spin cycle. Call for service if the code persists.

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Doors, lids and drawers

F5 E2: Door won’t lock (front-load)

The door isn’t locking properly.

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LdL: Lid won’t lock or unlock (top-load HE)

LdL means the lid won’t lock. LdU means it won’t unlock.

Also shown as LdU
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lid: Lid left open (top-load)

Close the lid. After 10 minutes open, the cycle resets and drains; restart it without adding more detergent.

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Balance, spin and vibration

F7 E1: Motor speed problem (front-load)

The motor can’t reach the speed the cycle needs.

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Ofb: Load out of balance (top-load)

The load is unbalanced. The washer first tries to correct it by adding water and agitating, which makes the cycle longer. F0 E5 can also mean the load is too large; F0 E9 appears when the washer couldn’t correct the balance itself.

Also shown as F0 E5 F0 E9
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OL: Load too large (top-load)

The load is too big or too heavy. On OL the washer drains the water and detergent; F0 E3 runs an overload recovery cycle.

Also shown as F0 E3
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Detergent and suds

Sud: Too many suds

Too much foam was detected. The washer pauses, adds water and extends the rinse to clear it, and may repeat this several times.

Also shown as Sd
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F8 E2: Dispenser problem (some front-loads)

Check the drawer or cartridge isn’t clogged with detergent, and clean the dispenser.

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dET: Detergent cartridge not detected (some front-loads)

Seat the cartridge properly and close the drawer fully. Ignore it if you use single-load detergent doses.

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Parts and sensors

F6 E2: Control, display or wiring fault (top-load HE)

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes, then plug it back in. Contact Maytag or schedule service if it comes back.

Usually needs a technician

F# E#: Any other F code

A system error. Front-load: unplug for 5 minutes, then restart. Top-load: press Start/Pause once to clear, then again to restart. Contact Maytag or schedule service if it persists.

Usually needs a technician

Notices, not faults

rL: Items left in the drum during Clean Washer

Take the items out and restart Clean Washer.

Also shown as F34
Not a fault

Int: Cycle paused or cancelled (front-load)

It can take 20 to 30 minutes to stop spinning and drain. Then press Pause/Cancel twice and Power once. If it stays, unplug for 5 minutes.

Not a fault

LOC: Control lock is on

Touch the Control Lock button. Some older models need a press and hold; check your manual.

Also shown as LC
Not a fault

PF: Power failure interrupted the cycle (top-load)

Touch and hold Start to resume, or press Power to clear the display.

Not a fault

Resetting a Maytag washer

Front-loaders: for F5 E2, F7 E1 and F8 E1, Maytag says to press Pause/Cancel twice and then Power once. For other F# E# codes, unplug the washer or disconnect power for 5 minutes, reselect the cycle and press Start. Top-load HE models: for F# E# or F## system codes, press Start/Pause once to clear the code, then again to restart; for F3 E2, F6 E2 and F8 E6, Maytag says to unplug the washer for 5 minutes instead.

Sources

  1. Error Codes in Front Load Washers (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  2. Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  3. F0E5: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  4. F0E9 Washer Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  5. F0E3: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  6. F3E2: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  7. F8E6: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  8. F0E8: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
  9. F6E2: Error Code (opens in a new tab), Maytag Product Help
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