Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2E3
ApplianceWasher
What F2E3 stands for
Typed with no gap between F2 and E3, this code describes the main control and the user interface failing to match each other. The tech sheet gives the underlying cause as an issue with the appliance control unit, the user interface or associated wiring.
How to handle it
Take the washer off power by unplugging it.
The tech sheet lists a 5-minute disconnection followed by reconnecting.
If the code is still shown, keep the washer unplugged until a technician has looked at how the two controls are paired.
Past the power reset, pairing the controls is a technician visit, not an owner repair.
Not the same as F2 E3
F2 E3, spelled with a space, is a top-load alert about a possible control unit, interface or wiring issue.
F2 E2 has the interface disconnected from the ACU.
Our San Francisco technicians arrange Maytag washer repair for control matches like this; call (415) 649-2156. Read out the code exactly as it appears on the display and have the model number to hand.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2E3 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
F2E3 is a mismatch between the main control and the user interface on a Maytag washer.
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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