user guide
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Possible Causes Solution
The drying cycle has been 
interrupted by a power failure.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE 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.
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 setting or option name 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.
Confi rm 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 qualifi ed electrician.
“L” or “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. 
Touch any setting or option name 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.
• Confi rm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free 
of lint and debris.
• Confi rm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint 
and debris.
• Confi rm 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.
Check Vent indicator is lit.
“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 or Cycle Status Indicator Lights Up
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.
Steam models only: 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.
Steam models only: To remove odors left in garments after 
wearing, select Steam Refresh. The Steam Refresh cycle is best 
for reducing wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long.
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) 
variable service codes
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/owners 
(in Canada, www.maytag.ca/owners) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 
If you experience
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Control Lock is enabled. Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock 
the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display 
will count down “3-2-1.” When the Control Lock is disabled, 
the LED Display will clear.
“Loc”
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.
Steam models only: 
For steam 
cycles, the water is not properly 
connected with the dryer.
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet 
The drying cycle has been 
interrupted by a power failure.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE 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.
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 setting or option name 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.
Confi rm 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 qualifi ed electrician.
“L” or “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. 
Touch any setting or option name 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.
• Confi rm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free 
of lint and debris.
• Confi rm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint 
and debris.
• Confi rm 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.
Check Vent indicator is lit.
“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 or Cycle Status Indicator Lights Up
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.
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.
Steam models only: 
To remove odors left in garments after 
wearing, select Steam Refresh. The Steam Refresh cycle is best 
for reducing wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long.
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) 
variable service codes
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at 
www.maytag.com/owners
(in Canada, 
www.maytag.ca/owners
) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 
If you experience
The Control Lock is enabled.
Touch and hold 
CONTROL LOCK
 for 3 seconds to unlock 
the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display 
will count down “3-2-1.” When the Control Lock is disabled, 
the LED Display will clear.
“Loc”










