FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY - DO NOT REMOVE OR DESTROY
FAULT/ERROR CODES
The fault codes below would be indicated when attempting to start a drying cycle, or after activating the
service diagnostic mode.
Code
pf
(on some models)
Primary Control Failure
f1 e1
f2 e1
Interface Failure
Exhaust Thermistor Open F3E1 indicates that the thermistor is open.
f3 e1
Exhaust Thermistor Shorted F3E2 indicates that the thermistor has shorted.
f3 e2
Moisture Sensor Open
f3 e6
Moisture Sensor Shorted F3E7 indicates that the moisture sensor strip has
f3 e7
Water Valve Failure
f8 e1
(Steam Models Only)
Description
Power Failure
Keypad/User
Explanation/Recommended Procedure
PF indicates that a power failure occurred while the
dryer was running.
Press START/PAUSE to continue the cycle, or press
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POWER or POWER/CANCEL (Maytag models) to clear
the display.
F1E1 indicates a primary control failure.
Replace the machine control electronics. See
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Accessing & Removing the Electronic Assemblies,
page 21.
F2E1 indicates a stuck button or user interface
mismatch. This fault code will ONLY appear when
in the service diagnostic mode.
See TEST #5, page 20.
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See TEST #3a, page 17.
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See TEST #3a, page 17.
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F3E6 indicates that the moisture sensor strip is open.
This fault code will ONLY appear when in the service
diagnostic mode.
See TEST #4, page 18.
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shorted. This fault code will ONLY appear when in the
service diagnostic mode.
See TEST #4, page 18.
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F8E1 indicates that no voltage is detected at the water
valve relay. This fault code will ONLY appear when in
the service diagnostic mode.
See TEST #7, page 21.
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