Maytag washer code F5 E2: door won’t lock (front-load)

What it means

The door isn’t locking properly.

What to try

Unplug the washer before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. Make sure nothing is blocking the door.
2. Close the door completely.
3. Clear the code: press Pause/Cancel twice, then Power once.

Call a technician if

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.

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