Range Hoods Diagnostics
Maytag Range Hoods
Maytag Range Hoods
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your range hoods display
Is it safe to keep using it?
Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.
Can error codes be reset?
Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.
When should I stop using it?
Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.
Error Code Directory
Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps
Low
Medium
High
Code
Meaning
Severity
Common Symptom
F1
Fan motor fault
Medium
No airflow from the Maytag MHY hood when fan switch activated.
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F2
Light circuit fault
Low
No illumination when light switch is pressed.
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F3
Filter reminder / filter full
Low
The hood signals that the grease or charcoal filter has reached its service interval based on accumulated fan hours.
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F4
Temp sensor / auto-sense
Low
Fan does not automatically ramp up when cooking heat increases.
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F5
Control board fault
Medium
Fan and light buttons do not function.
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