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Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes
Find plain-language explanations for MaytagDishwasher error codes, common causes, and troubleshooting steps you can try before requesting repair service.
31 error codes currently available
1 Pause 1 Pause
Maytag maps the 1-pause-1-pause pattern to F1E1 and identifies the control module as the potential cause.
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10 Pause 5 Pause
Maytag maps the 10-pause-5-pause pattern to FAE5/F10E5 and identifies a diverter leak as the potential cause.
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6 Pause 1 Pause
Maytag maps the 6-pause-1-pause pattern to F6E1 and identifies a user-interface or main-control error.
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8 Pause 1 Pause
Maytag maps the 8-pause-1-pause pattern to F8E1/H20 and says the dishwasher is not detecting water.
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8 Pause 4 Pause
Maytag's F8E4 guidance focuses on a water/float-switch condition that can involve the supply connection, float switch, or water in the drip tray.
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8 Pause 5 Pause
Maytag maps the 8-pause-5-pause pattern to F8E5 and identifies a fill valve stuck open.
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9 Pause 1 Pause
Maytag maps the 9-pause-1-pause pattern to F9E1 and identifies a long-drain condition.
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All Cycle and Option Lights Flashing
Maytag says all selected cycle and option lights can flash when opening the door suspends a running cycle.
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Clean Light Flashing
Maytag says a flashing Clean light can communicate a two-part dishwasher error code using groups of flashes separated by pauses.
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F1 E1
The dishwasher detected a control-module fault.
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F1 E2
The dishwasher detected a main-control communication error.
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F10 E4 / FA E4
The dishwasher is reporting a diverter valve error.
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F10 E5 / FA E5
The dishwasher detected a diverter leak.
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F2 E1
The dishwasher detected a stuck key or console error.
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F2 E2
The dishwasher detected a main-control communication error.
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F3 E2
The dishwasher detected a thermistor or OWI sensor problem.
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F4 E2
The dishwasher detected a heating-system problem.
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F4 E3
The dishwasher detected a heating error.
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F6 E1
The dishwasher detected a user-interface or main-control error.
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F6 E3
The dishwasher detected excessive suds.
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F6 E4
The dishwasher detected a water-float-switch condition that can be caused by improper leveling.
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F7 E2
The dishwasher detected a wash-motor error.
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F8 E2
The dishwasher detected an electrical problem with the fill valve.
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F8 E4
The dishwasher detected water in the drip tray.
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F8 E5
The dishwasher detected that the fill valve is stuck open.
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F9 E1
The dishwasher detected a long-drain or not-draining condition.
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F9 E2
The dishwasher detected a drain-motor error.
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FA E4 / F10 E4
The dishwasher is reporting a diverter valve error.
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FA E5 / F10 E5
The dishwasher detected a diverter leak.
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H2O
The dishwasher is not detecting the expected water supply.
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Sanitize Light Flashing
Maytag says the Sanitize light flashes when the dishwasher did not meet the required sanitizing temperature, meaning the dishes were not sanitized.
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