Maytag washer code F7 E1: motor speed problem (front-load)

What it means

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

What to try

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

1. If the washer is new or was just moved, make sure every shipping bolt has been removed.
2. Make sure the washer isn’t overloaded.
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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