First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting |
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| knits, and synthetics. |
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Load too hot | Load removed before | Allow the dryer to complete the |
| portion of cycle complete. | before removing the load. |
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| Using a cycle with a high | Select a Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid |
| temperature setting. | overdrying the load. |
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Dryer Displaying Code Message |
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“PF” (power failure) | The drying cycle has been | Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. |
| interrupted by a power failure. |
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“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. |
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| Try the following: |
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| Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker |
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| has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or |
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| breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. |
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| Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to |
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| “Installation Instructions” for details. |
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| Select a Timed Cycle with heat, and restart the dryer. |
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| If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. |
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“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. |
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| Try the following: |
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| • Clean lint screen. |
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| • Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is |
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| crushed or kinked. |
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| • Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint |
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| and debris. |
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| Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris. |
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| Confirm your vent system falls within the recommended run |
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| length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using. |
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| Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the “Installation Instructions” |
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| for details. |
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| Select a Timed Cycle with heat, and restart the dryer. |
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| If the message persists, have your entire home venting run |
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| 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 |
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| detected a problem that requires service. Call for service. |
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