Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF5 E1
ApplianceRange
Reading F5 E1
A fault in the Main Oven Door Latch Assembly, in the Door Switch or in the connecting wiring could be behind F5 E1, per Maytag. It is a general range entry, no model numbers given.
Do these in order
Cut the range’s power at the breaker or breakers for one minute.
Put the breaker or breakers back on.
Keep the oven under watch for a minute; the message should be gone.
Check that the oven works.
A code that persists after this is the point where Maytag points to service.
Look-alike codes
F5 E2 carries the same latch, switch and wiring wording.
Technicians from Maytag range repair take these door latch calls. Phone (415) 649-2156 with F5 E1, the model number and the attempts you made.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F5 E1 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
F5 E1 on a Maytag range may mean a problem with the main oven door latch assembly, the door 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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