Maytag YMHWE251 manual If you experience Possible Causes Solution, Error Code Appears in Display

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Error Code Appears in Display

Once any possible issues are corrected, press START/PAUSE once to clear the code.

Then press START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

Sd (Excess suds)

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is

Allow the machine to continue. Use only HE detergent.

appears in display

running a suds reduction routine.

Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on

 

 

load size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If the

 

 

dial is flashing, reselect your desired cycle using a cold wash

 

 

temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not add detergent.

 

 

 

F8E1 (long fill - no

Check for proper water supply.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

water supply error)

 

 

 

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the

appears in display

 

 

inlet valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.

 

 

 

 

 

Press START/PAUSE once to clear the code. Then press

 

 

START/PAUSE again to restart washer. If code appears again,

 

 

call for service.

 

 

 

F9E1 (drain pump

Check plumbing for correct

Check drain hose for proper installation.

system error) appears

drain hose installation. Drain hose

 

Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, or blocked.

in display

extends into standpipe farther than

 

4.5" (114 mm).

Remove any clogs from drain hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub.

 

 

 

 

 

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above

 

 

the floor.

 

 

 

F--E-- code (Washer

System error code.

Press POWER/CANCEL to cancel cycle and clear the code.

problem)

 

Then press POWER/CANCEL and select Rinse/Drain & Spin

 

 

if there is excessive water in the washer. If the code appears

 

 

again, call for service.

 

 

 

Vibration or Off-Balance

 

 

 

 

Vibration, rocking, or “walking”

Feet may not be in contact with the

Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer

floor and locked.

must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight

 

against the bottom of the cabinet.

 

 

 

Washer may not be level.

Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"

 

(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.

 

 

 

 

See “Level Washer” in Installation Instructions.

 

 

Load could be unbalanced

Avoid tightly packing the load. Avoid washing single items.

or too large.

Balance a single item such as a rug or jacket with a

 

few extra items.

 

 

 

 

Use Heavy Duty cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such

 

as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Other items are not

 

appropriate for Heavy Duty cycle. See “Cycle Guide”.

 

 

 

Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle Guide”

 

and “Using Your Washer” in this Use and Care Guide.

The shipping bolts are still in the

See “Remove Transport System,” in Installation Instructions.

back of the washer.

 

 

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Contents W10484488A Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretienTable of Contents Washer SafetyAccessoires AccessoriesSpin Speed Control Panel and FeaturesCycle Status Indicators Temp LevelPrewash Delay StartCycle Signal 2nd RinseCycle Status Indicators Model YMHWE301 Speed Level Options SettingsCycle Guide Standard Cycles Models YMHWE201** and YMHWE251Load Size Recommendations Cycle Guide SPECIAL-PURPOSE CyclesSort and prepare your laundry Using Your WasherChoosing the Right Detergent First wash cycle without laundryTo dispenser if desired Using the DispenserAdd HE detergent to dispenser Add fabric softener to dispenser if desiredDoor Locked Adjust cycle settings, if desiredTo set Delay Start Select CycleWasher Care Washer MaintenanceCleaning Your Front Loading Washer Remove garments promptly after cycle is finishedWasher Care Cleaning the DispenserTransporting Your Washer Cleaning the DispenserREINSTALLING/USING Washer Again NON-USE and Vacation CareIf you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in DisplayVibration or Off-Balance Noises Water LeaksWasher not performing as expected Troubleshooting If you experience Possible causes Load is wrinkled Can result in odor Increasing cycle times Maytag at This limited warranty does not coverSécurité DE LA Laveuse Tableau DE Commande ET Caractéristiques Bouton POWER/CANCEL mise sous tension/ d’annulationBouton START/PAUSE mise en marche/pause Soil Level niveau de saleté Delay Start mise en marche différéeCycle Signal signal de programme Control Lock verrouillage des commandesTémoins Lumineux DE Programme Guide DES Programmes Programmes Standard Modèle YMHWE301 Modèles YMHWE201** et YMHWE251High Guide DES Programmes Programmes SpéciauxUtilisation DE LA Laveuse Choix du détergent appropriéPremier programme de lavage sans vêtements Ajouter du détergent HE au distributeur Sélectionner le Programme Door Lock verrouillage de la porte Réglage de Delay Start mise en marche différéeAjuster les réglages de programme si désiré Sélectionner des options supplémentaires si désiréNettoyage de la laveuse à chargement frontal Entretien DE LA LaveuseEntretien DE LA Laveuse Entretien DE LA Laveuse suiteAnnulation du programme de nettoyage de la laveuse Nettoyage DU DistributeurMéthode avec l’agent de blanchiment au chlore Description du programme de nettoyage de la laveuseTransport DE LA Laveuse RÉINSTALLATION/RÉUTILISATION DE LA LaveuseNON Utilisation ET Entretien EN Période DE Vacances Entretien Pour Entreposage HivernalVibrations ou déséquilibre Un code d’erreur apparaît sur l’affichageBruits Fuites d’eauLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite De 4,5 114 mm Consulter le Guide de programmes pour connaître les Dépannage Dépannage Cela, sélectionner une température de lavage plus chaude Dépannage La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie Limitée DES Appareils DE Buanderie MaytagPage Nos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesOur consultants provide assistance with For more assistance

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