Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceWasher
PF stands for Power Failure. A Maytag washer displays it when electricity to the unit was lost while a cycle was running, so the wash stopped part way through.
Top load washers
Touch and hold START to restart the cycle.
Or press POWER to clear the display.
Front load washers
On some models, pressing Start completes the cycle.
On other models, press Cancel and begin the wash over from the very start.
Maytag lists PF for both washer types, with slightly different wording, so use the list that matches your machine.
Related codes
F# E# / F##: a generic system code that START/PAUSE clears.
If PF returns after you restarted or cleared it, call (415) 649-2156 to set up a technician through Maytag washer repair. We work in San Francisco and across the Bay Area. Have the model number, the code and the key presses you tried listed.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so PF 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
PF means the washer lost power during operation and the wash cycle was interrupted.
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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