F5 E1 concerns the switch that senses the door or lid being closed.
Washer repair for Maytag in San Francisco
Opening the door should be enough, so a repeat of F5 E4 afterwards is worth a visit. Call (415) 649-2156 and we will look at your Maytag washer in San Francisco or the wider Bay Area. Mention the code, the model number and the open-and-close attempt. Find out more at Maytag washer repair.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F5 E4 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
The door was not opened for three consecutive cycles (front load), or the lid was not opened between cycles (top load).
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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