Washer Diagnostics
Maytag Washer
Maytag Washer
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your washer 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
DL
Lid lock fault
Medium
The Bravos XL lock solenoid attempts to engage but the lid remains unlocked after multiple clicks.
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DU
Lid unlock fault
Medium
The Bravos XL completes its cycle but the lid lock light stays on and the lid does not open.
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F0E1
Drain fault
Medium
The washer attempts to drain but water remains in the tub, pausing the cycle mid-drain.
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F1E1
Main control board fault
High
The machine halts at inconsistent points during wash, fill, or spin — not tied to any specific phase.
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F2E1
Stuck key on user interface
Low
No touch command registers; the Bravos sits with F2E1 on the display.
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F3E1
Pressure sensor out of range
Medium
The washer fills but cannot confirm the level; F3E1 appears shortly after fill starts or stops.
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F5E1
Lid switch fault — top-load
Medium
Pressing Start produces F5E1 instead of water fill. The Bravos lid reads as open even after slamming it firmly shut.
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F7E1
Basket speed sensor fault
Medium
The washer enters the spin phase but the drum does not reach the expected speed, halting the cycle.
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F8E1
Long fill — no water
Medium
You hear a faint hum or clicking but no water enters the Bravos drum; after 8–10 minutes F8E1 appears.
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F9E1
Long drain — water stuck
Medium
The drain cycle stops partway through and water remains visible inside the drum.
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F21
Long drain — legacy platform
Medium
The drain pump runs but cannot empty the tub within the allotted time, leaving standing water inside.
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INT
Cycle interrupted
Low
Normal behavior — the washer safely unwinds the active cycle after the Cancel button was pressed.
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LF
Long fill — legacy code
Medium
The Centennial or Neptune washer runs through its start sequence but no water flows into the drum, ending with LF after a 10-minute timeout.
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OL
Overloaded drum
Low
Bravos attempts to agitate but the drum does not move; oL appears within 1–2 minutes of Start.
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SD
Excessive suds detected
Low
The washer halts mid-cycle because the suds level inside the drum exceeds the safe threshold for draining.
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UL
Unbalanced load
Low
The Bravos attempts spin, detects imbalance, stops, tries again — several cycles before uL shows.
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