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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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Maytag W10385091A - SP, W10385090A manual Dryer Displaying Code Message