Maytag Dryers Error Codes
27 error codes extracted from Maytag dryers service manuals. Each code includes its meaning and a summary fix step.
Error Codes27 codes
Dryer door sense error on control board or due to power line interference.
Cycles and price display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared.
Dryer motor control circuit error.
Cycles and customer display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared.
Blocked coin 1 or coin drop control circuit failure.
Coin recognition and customer display disabled while blockage persists.
Voltage detected below 90 VAC for 8 seconds.
Motor sense error on control board or due to power line interference.
Cycles and customer display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared.
Blocked coin 2 or coin drop control circuit failure.
Coin recognition and price display disabled while blockage persists.
Not receiving communications from installed debit card reader in Enhanced (Generation 2) Debit mode.
Items detected in the washer during Washer Cleanout cycle.
Enter service mode, press and hold START button to cancel the failure code.
Washer/dryer is inoperative. Diagnostic codes displayed on the upper portion pertain to the dryer section, lower portion to the washer section. Codes on both portions pertain to the control system of both.
Refer to specific diagnostic codes (not provided in this section) for resolution.
The cycle is complete and the washer/dryer cannot be operated. Coins dropped or debit inputs during this condition will be stored in escrow but cannot be used until normal operation is restored by opening and closing the door. If a door switch has failed, causing '0 MINUTES' to remain in the display after the door is opened and closed, it must be replaced before normal operation can be restored.
Open and close the door to restore normal operation. If due to a failed door switch, replace the door switch.
Motor or Heater Failure or Connector Problem
Unplug dryer or disconnect power and check that the wires are plugged into the heater element(s) and the relay(s) on the...
Exhaust Thermistor Open/Shorted
Indicates that the exhaust thermistor is open or shorted. If the temperature drops below 18° F (> 50k ohms), the exhaust...
Moisture Sensor 1 Open/Shorted
Indicates the moisture sensor strip is open or shorted. This fault code will only appear when in the service diagnostic...
Inlet Thermistor Open/Shorted
Indicates that the inlet thermistor is open or shorted. If the temperature drops below 18° F (> 245k ohms), the inlet th...
Moisture Sensor 2 Open/Shorted (only Quad Sense models)
Indicates the second moisture sensor strip is open or shorted.
ACU - HMI Communication Error
Indicates that the ACU and HMI have not communicated for a specified amount of time. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
WiFi Module Communications Lost
Indicates that the WiFi Module has not responded for a specified amount of time. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
Power Failure
PF indicates that a power failure occurred while the dryer was running.
No saved fault codes present
Displayed when entering Service Diagnostic Mode if no fault codes are stored, or after clearing fault codes.
The dryer is inoperative.
The dryer cannot be operated. Coins dropped or debit inputs during this condition will be stored in escrow but cannot be used until normal operation is restored by opening and closing the door.
If the door switch fails, it must be replaced before normal operation can be restored.
After power is restored following a power failure, indicates the need for a fabric setting key pad to be pressed to restart dryer.
Low or no line voltage condition
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.
Variable service codes
If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display, alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a...
Control Lock enabled
Touch and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds to unlock the controls of the dryer.
Lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed or kinked or has too many turns. (Available for Sensor Cycles only, indicates airflow status.)
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.
Dryer vent may be crushed or blocked.
Check your dryer vent.
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