Maytag dryer error codes

Is your Maytag dryer displaying an error code? You’re lucky as this is a key that will help you diagnose the problem and fix the appliance. Learn what parts to check and what repair is needed by referring to the tables below. It explains what your error code means and what actions you need to perform in order to return the dryer back to life.
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Maytag PD dryer error codes

CodesDescription
d2Lower dryer thermistor arcuit error on control board (cycles disabled on the lower machine until error code is manually cleared)
d3Lower dryer temperature too high (cydes disabled on the lower machine until error code is manually cleared)
d4Lower dryer motor control circuit error (lower dryer cydes and lower display disabled until error code is manually cleared)
d5Blocked coin 1 or coin drop control circuit failure (coin recognition and price display disabled while blockage persists) - If you know how, you can try to unblock the coin or phone for a service call.
d9Voltage detected below 90vac for 8 seconds
dl2Lower dryer motor sense error on control board or due to power line interference (lower cycles and lower dryer display disabled until error code is manually cleared)
d 13Blocked coin 2 or coin drop control circuit failure (coin recognition and price display disabled while blockage persists) - If you know how, you can try to unblock the coin or phone for a service call.
dl4Upper dryer motor sense error on control board or due to power line interference (upper cycles and upper dryer display disabled until error code is manually cleared)
dl8Upper dryer thermistor drcuit error on control board (cycles disabled on the upper machine until error code is manually cleared)
dl9Upper dryer temperature too high (cycles disabled on the upper machine until error code is manually cleared)
d20Upper dryer motor control circuit error (upper dryer cycles and upper display disabled until error code is manually cleared)

Maytag MDE17PDAYW dryer error codes

CODEEXPLANATION
dlDryer door sense error on control board or due to power line interference (cycles and price display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared).
d4Dryer motor control circuit error (cycles and customer display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared).
d5Blocked coin 1 or coin drop control circuit failure (coin recognition and customer display disabled while blockage persists).
d9Voltage detected below 90 VAC for 8 seconds.
dl2Motor sense error on control board or due to power line interference (cycles and customer display disabled until diagnostic code is manually cleared).
dlBBlocked coin 2 or coin drop control circuit failure (coin recognition and price display disabled while blockage persists).
dl6Not receiving communications from installed debit card reader in Enhanced (Generation 2) Debit mode.

Maytag MDE9700A dryer error codes

DisplayDescriptionTriggerAction Taken
tsDryer Thermistor Short SensedThe Thermistor resistance is very low.Check for:
- Clogged lint screen.
- Restricted vent system.
- Check Thermistor resistance.
- Check for diagnostic code 1
doDoor OpenRunning the dryer with door openCheck for:
- Close the door, and run the dryer
- Loose or open wire terminals in Door Sense circuit.
- Check for diagnostic code 3
FEPower Source frequency ErrorInvalid Power source FrequencyCheck for:
- Not using regular power source frequency
- Invalid power frequency sense circuit
dCDoor Circuit FailureInvalid state for more than 256Check for:
- Loose or open wire terminals in Door Sense circuit.
- Check for diagnostic code 3
hEHeater ErrorInvalid heating temperature in running the dryer
Check for:
- Restricted vent system.
- Check Thermistor resistance.

Maytag MED  GD 9700S dryer error codes

DISPLAYDESCRIPTIONEXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
PFPower failure“PF” flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryer was running. Press HOLD TO START to continue the cycle, or press OFF/Pause to clear the display.
E1Thermistor open“E1” flashes if the thermistor is open.
E2Thermistor shorted“E2” flashes if the thermistor has shorted.
E3User interface or software mismatch“E3” flashes when there is a keyswitch or software mismatch. This error code will ONLY appear when in the Diagnostic Test mode.