Maytag washers
Maytag washer repair, read from the display
Cancel a Maytag front loader mid-spin and it shows Int while the drum winds down and the pump empties it, which Maytag says can take 20 to 30 minutes. Not every code means a broken part, so we start with what the display says.
Maytag washer figures
20-30 min
How long Int can stay up after a pause or cancel
39-96 in
Standpipe height range Maytag allows
8 min
Drain time past which F9 E1 appears
Deep Water Wash
Top-load cycle Maytag names for comforters
Sources: Maytag product help, error codes in front-load washers and in top-load HE washers
Front-load table
Maytag front-load codes explained
| Code | What Maytag says | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| LOC or LC | Control Lock is on | Hold the lock button on some models, press it once on others |
| Int | The cycle was paused or canceled and the washer is winding down | Wait for the spin to stop and the water to pump out |
| rL or F34 | Items were found in the drum during Clean Washer | Empty the drum and start the cleaning cycle again |
| Sud or Sd | Too many suds; tumbling pauses and rinse water is added, maybe several times | Cut the dose; if it persists, check the drain hose and standpipe for a restriction |
| F5 E2 | The door is not locking | Press Pause or Cancel twice, then Power once |
| F7 E1 | The motor cannot reach the speed the cycle needs | Check for leftover shipping bolts and an overloaded drum |
Damp island air
Why Maytag's door-open advice fits Oahu homes
Maytag asks front-load owners to leave the door open between loads so leftover moisture can dry, and to pull wet clothes out promptly, because damp laundry sitting in the drum breeds mildew and odor. Lowland Oahu air is humid most of the year, so a closed, wet drum stays wet longer here. When a musty Maytag also drains slowly, we look at the pump and the hose before blaming the gasket.
Door seal inspected
Pump and hose checked
Codes matched to model
Standpipe measured
F codes
Maytag F codes that point to water flow
Three of Maytag's front-load F codes come down to water getting in, moving through or getting out of the machine.
| Code | Meaning | Check first | If it comes back | Related page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F8 E1 or LO FL | Low water flow into the washer | Both faucets fully open, fill hoses unkinked, no anti-flood hoses or controls | The inlet valve or its supply needs testing | washer repair |
| F8 E2 | A dispenser problem on select models | Clear detergent clogging the drawer or cartridge | The dispenser system needs a closer look | appliance maintenance |
| F9 E1 | Draining is taking longer than expected, typically over 8 minutes | Standpipe between 39 and 96 inches, with the U-shaped hose form in place | A blocked or failing drain pump | washer not draining |
01
Codes and cycles
On select models it means the detergent cartridge is not detected, and Maytag says it is safe to ignore if you use single-dose packs.
Yes, the two brands publish word-for-word the same top-load HE code table, so we explain that list on our Whirlpool washer page and keep this page on Maytag's front-load codes.
Maytag points comforters and poly-filled jackets to the Bulky/Sheets Deep Water Wash cycle. When you wash a single heavy item, add a few towels so the load stays balanced in spin.
Mostly from moisture left behind. Prop the door open between loads and take wet clothes out promptly, as Maytag advises. If the smell stays after that, the pump filter or drain hose may be holding dirty water.
It can. Maytag lists anti-flood hoses and controls among the things to remove when F8 E1 or LO FL appears.
02
Setup and care
No. Int simply shows the cycle was interrupted. If the drum was already spinning, the washer has to wind down and pump out before the door will open, and the code stays on screen the whole time, which can run 20 to 30 minutes. Wait it out rather than cutting power, then restart the cycle.
Shipping bolts left in after installation are one of the first things Maytag says to check, along with an overloaded drum.
Maytag's range runs from 39 inches minimum to 96 inches maximum, measured to the top of the standpipe, with the U-shaped hose form in use.
Yes. Our condo appliance repair page covers how tight closets and building rules shape that kind of visit.
Many of Maytag's own codes, such as LOC, dET, Int and Sud, point to a setting, a dose or the setup rather than a failed part. When a part has failed, our repair or replace guide helps weigh it against a new machine.