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Maytag Top Load Washer

Maytag Top Load Washer F3 E1 Error Code

What it means

Maytag indicates F3 E1 means the washer cannot detect the water level and there may be an issue with the appliance control unit or associated wiring.

Try this first

  1. Disconnect the washer from its power source for 5 minutes.
  2. If the washer is plugged into an outlet, leave it unplugged for the full 5 minutes.
  3. Reconnect power to the washer.
Can I keep using it?⚠ F3 E1 is a water-level detection alert
Repair usually required?⚠ The manufacturer first directs you to reset the washer control

If the error keeps returning

Reset the washer control using the 5-minute procedure in the linked Maytag Product Help guidance.

Official source

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Maytag Top Load Washer F3 E1: Quick Answer

What it means: Maytag indicates F3 E1 means the washer cannot detect the water level and there may be an issue with the appliance control unit or associated wiring.

First thing to check

Disconnect the washer from its power source for 5 minutes.

Can I keep using it?

F3 E1 is a water-level detection alert

Repair outlook

The manufacturer first directs you to reset the washer control

If the code remains

Reset the washer control using the 5-minute procedure in the linked Maytag Product Help guidance.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: producthelp.maytag.com

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