TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Results (cont.)

 

 

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 Timed Dry Cycle with a high

Select a Sensor cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying

temperature setting.

the load.

Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been interrupted

Press and hold START/PAUSE to resume the cycle, or press

 

by a power failure.

POWER to select a new cycle.

“L2” Diagnostic Code

There may be a problem with your

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.

(low or no line voltage

home power supply keeping the dryer’s

Press any key to clear the code from the display and return to the

condition)

heater from turning on.

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 Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

 

 

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

Check Vent indicator is lit

The lint screen or vent is clogged; the

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.

 

vent is crushed, kinked or has too many

Touch any key to clear the code from the display and return to the

 

turns.

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 that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free

 

 

of lint and debris.

 

 

• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint

 

 

and debris.

 

 

• Confirm that 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 Installaton Instructions for

 

 

details.

 

 

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.

 

 

If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned.

 

 

Contact a venting specialist.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1,

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating

etc.) variable service

 

between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that

codes

 

requires service. Call for service.

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Maytag W105623338C-SP Low or no line voltage, Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker, Instructions for details