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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.)
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 Custom Refresh.
This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry loads
consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits,
and synthetics.
Load too hot
Load removed before cooldown
portion of cycle complete.
Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before
removing the load.
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
Select a Sensor cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying the
load.
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Cycle Status Indicator Lights Up
“PF” (power failure)
The drying cycle has been
interrupted by a power failure.
Touch and hold START to restart the dryer.
NOTE:
The Control Lock
function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock
the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.
“L2” Diagnostic Code
(low or no line voltage
condition)
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. Touch
any pad 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.
Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
“Check Vent” cycle
status indicator lights
up (blocked vent or
low airflow 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. Touch
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.
• 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, etc.) variable
service codes.
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.
