Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF6 E2
ApplianceWasher
Top load Maytag washers raise F6 E2 as a reboot alert. It signals that the appliance control unit, the user interface, or the wiring joining them has an issue. Front load washers also display the code, but Maytag lists no cause for them.
Restarting the control
For both designs Maytag gives a single instruction.
Switch the washer off at its power source for 5 minutes.
If it plugs into an outlet, unplug it, then plug it back in when the time is up.
Check whether the alert shows again.
Codes to look at next
F6 E1: a communication error between the HMI and the ACU.
F7 E0: another entry that offers only the power reset.
Washer service in San Francisco and around the bay
When the reboot alert refuses to go, book a technician by calling (415) 649-2156. We work on Maytag washers in San Francisco and the Bay Area; have the F6 E2 code, the model number and a note on the reset ready. The Maytag washer repair page explains more.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F6 E2 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
Issue with the appliance control unit, user interface or wiring (top load); no cause stated for front 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.
Seeing this code on your Maytag appliance?
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