Maytag W10385091A - SP, W10385090A manual Dryer Displaying Code Message

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Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Results (cont.)

Odors	Recent painting, staining, or	Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from
	varnishing in the area where your	the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
	dryer is located.
	On Steam models, the dryer is	Make sure dryer is connected to water supply. Check that
	not connected correctly to water	water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s
	supply.	water inlet valve and that the water supply is turned on.
	Odors are left in garments after	To reduce odors left in garments after wearing, select
	wearing.	Custom Refresh (steam models only). This cycle is best
		for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting
		of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common
		knits, and synthetics.
Load too hot	Load removed before cool-down	Allow the dryer to complete the cool-down portion of the cycle
	portion of cycle complete.	before removing the load.
	Using a cycle with a high	Select a Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid
	temperature setting.	overdrying the load.
Dryer Displaying Code Message
“PF” (power failure)	The drying cycle has been	Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.
	interrupted by a power failure.
“L2” Diagnostic Code	There may be a problem with your	The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
(low or no line voltage	home power supply keeping the	present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
condition)	dryer’s heater from turning on.	return to the estimated time remaining.
		Try the following:
		Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
		has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or
		breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
		Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to
		“Installation Instructions” for details.
		Select a Timed Cycle with heat, and restart the dryer.
		If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
“AF” (low airflow	The lint screen or vent is clogged;	The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
condition)	the vent is crushed or kinked or	present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
	has too many turns.	return to the estimated time remaining.
		Try the following:
		• Clean lint screen.
		• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
		crushed or kinked.
		• Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
		and debris.
		Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
		Confirm your vent system falls within the recommended run
		length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using.
		Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the “Installation Instructions”
		for details.
		Select a Timed Cycle with heat, and restart the dryer.
		If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
		cleaned.
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.)	The dryer is in need of service.	If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display.
variable service codes		Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has
		detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.

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