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Possible Causes
Solution
The drying cycle has been
interrupted by a power failure.
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
There may be a problem with your
home power supply keeping the
dryer’s heater from turning on.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
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.
Conrm 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 qualied electrician.
“L2” Diagnostic Code
(low or no line voltage
condition)
The lint screen or vent is clogged;
the vent is crushed or kinked or
has too many turns.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and
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.
• Conrm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint
and debris.
Conrm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
Conrm 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.
“AF” (low airow
condition)
“PF” (power failure)
The dryer is in need of service. If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display.
Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has
detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.
Dryer Displaying Code Message
Dryer Results (cont.)
Load removed before cooldown
portion of cycle complete.
Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle
before removing the load.
Load too hot
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
Select a Sensor cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid
overdrying the load.
Odors
Recent painting, staining, or
varnishing in the area where your
dryer is located.
Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from
the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
For steam cycles, the water is not
properly connected with the dryer.
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water
inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water
inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.
Odors are left in garments after
wearing.
To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Auto
Refresh. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors
from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester
blends, common knits, and synthetics.
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.)
variable service codes.
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