TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help -
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience | Possible Causes | Solution |
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Dryer Results (cont.) |
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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. |
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Using Timed Dry 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
“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. |
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“L2” Diagnostic Code | There may be a problem with your | The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code |
(low or no line voltage | home power supply keeping the | is present. Press any key to clear the code from the display |
condition) | dryer’s heater from turning on. | and return to the estimated time remaining. |
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| Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit |
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| breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses |
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| or 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 Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. |
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| If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. |
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“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, | The dryer is in need of service. | If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display. |
etc.) variable service |
| Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has |
codes. |
| detected a problem that requires service. Call for service. |
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