Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1-C
ApplianceRange
When a Maytag range reads F1-C, the entry points at the door hardware: the oven door latch, the door lock switch, or the wiring tied to them. It is part of the range code list for the United States and Canada.
Reset it like this
Turn the circuit breaker(s) off.
Count out one minute.
Turn the breaker(s) back on.
Over the next minute, check that F1-C is not displayed again.
Verify that the oven operates.
If F1-C stays
A repeat of F1-C after the reset means a technician visit is the next step.
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F1-A has the same door latch and lock switch wording as F1-C. Codes F1-E and F1-H belong to the same F1 family, but they concern the oven control and the oven temperature sensor.
Maytag range repair around San Francisco
For a Maytag range in San Francisco or the Bay Area with F1-C on the display, contact Maytag range repair at (415) 649-2156. Keep the code, model number and what you tried handy for the call.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1-C may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F1-C points to a possible problem with the oven door latch, the door lock switch, or the associated wiring.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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