Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
North London Appliances Repair forums
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums.
F1E1
Motor relay stuck on the electronic control board
- Issue:
- Replace the electronic control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F1E3
Wrong electronic control board installed
- Issue:
- The code appears when you install the wrong electronic control board. Order and install the correct electronic control board for your model of dryer.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F2E1
Stuck button
- Issue:
- A stuck button on the user interface control causes this code. If you can't free the stuck key, replace the user interface control.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F2E4 or F2E5
User interface software error
- Issue:
- The user interface has an internal failure. Replace the user interface control.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F3E1
Exhaust thermistor failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and check the exhaust thermistor wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the resistance of the exhaust thermistor. It should measure about 10,000 ohms at room temperature. If the thermistor is defective, replace it. Replace the electronic control board if the exhaust thermistor and wiring are okay.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F3E2
Moisture sensor failure
- Issue:
- Check for a metal object shorted across the 2 metal moisture sensor bars inside the dryer. Unplug the dryer and check the moisture sensor wire harness. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the moisture sensor wire harness if damaged.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F3E3
Inlet thermistor failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and check the inlet thermistor wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the resistance of the inlet thermistor. It should measure about 50,000 ohms at room temperature. If the thermistor is defective, replace it. Replace the electronic control board if the inlet thermistor and wiring are okay.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F4E1 or F4E2
Heater relay failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections on the electronic control board heater relays and the heating element. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the electronic control board if the wiring is okay.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F4E3
Airflow restriction
- Issue:
- Clean the lint screen. Check the flexible vent hose behind the dryer for kinks or clogs. Clean the duct system that vents dryer air to the outside of your home. Make sure that the damper vent on the outside of your home opens properly.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F4E4
Voltage supply error
- Issue:
- The L2 leg of 240-volt power is missing. Check the house circuit breaker that supplies the L2 leg of 240-volt power to the dryer. Reset the breaker if necessary. Unplug the dryer and check the power cord wiring on the dryer terminal block. Reconnect any loose power cord connections and wire the power cord according to the directions in the installation manual. Replace the power cord if damaged. With the dryer still unplugged, check the wiring connections on the electronic control board and reconnect any loose wires. Replace the control board if you find damage.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F6E2 or F6E3
Communication failure
- Issue:
- Communication between the electronic control board and user interface control has been lost. Unplug the dryer and check the wire harness between the electronic control board and the user interface control. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the user interface control. If the problem persists, replace the electronic control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
01
Thermistor (temperature sensor) is defective
- Issue:
- Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct system, because high temperature due to blocked exhaust air flow is sensed as a faulty thermistor. If the exhaust vent system is clear, replace the thermistor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
02
Not heating
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and check the heating system components. For an electric dryer, check the house circuit breakers to see if one has tripped. For a gas dryer, make sure that the gas supply cut-off valve is fully open.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
03
Door switch failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and lift the top panel to access the door switch. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the door switch wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, replace the door switch.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
04
Drive motor relay failure on the machine control board
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer and open the control panel to access the machine control board. Reconnect any loose wires on the machine control board. Replace the main wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the machine control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
08
Stuck key on the control panel
- Issue:
- Press each key firmly to free up the stuck key. Replace the control panel if the key remains stuck.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
PF
Power failure
- Issue:
- A power failure occurred while the dryer was running. Press Start to continue the cycle or press Stop to clear the display. If this code frequently appears, check the power cord and replace it if it's damaged.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-01
Main electronic control board failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer for 5 minutes and the plug the dryer back in. If the code reappears, replace the main electronic control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-02
User interface keypad failure
- Issue:
- A stuck button on the user interface control board causes this code. If you can't free the stuck key, replace the user interface control board.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-22
Exhaust thermistor failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer. Check the resistance of the exhaust thermistor (temperature sensor). It should measure about 0,000 ohms at room temperature. If the thermistor is defective, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-23
Exhaust thermistor failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer. Check the resistance of the exhaust thermistor (temperature sensor). It should measure about 0,000 ohms at room temperature. If the thermistor is defective, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-26
Drive motor failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dryer. Check the wiring connections between the main electronic control board and the drive motor. If the wiring connections are sound, replace the drive motor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-28
Moisture sensor failure
- Issue:
- Check the wiring harness connections between the moisture sensor and the main electronic control board. If the wiring connections are sound, replace the moisture sensor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
F-29
Moisture sensor failure
- Issue:
- Check the wiring harness connections between the moisture sensor and the main electronic control board. If the wiring connections are sound, replace the moisture sensor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Maytag Tumble Dryer Repairs in London.
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