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16
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Dryer Results (cont.)
Load too hot Load removed before cool down
portion of cycle complete.
Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle
before removing the load.
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
Select an Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying
the load.
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit
“PF” (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted
by a power failure.
Touch the START key to clear the PF error message; then press and
hold the START key to resume cycle.
“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, 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.
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.
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