Maytag washer faults: choose the symptom

The letter-and-number labels below are error codes shown on the washer—not model numbers. Choose by code or symptom. You will verify the full model number before any checks.

Check under the lid, around the door opening, or on the rear product label.

Washer error code · F9 E1 / DRN

Not draining

Water remains after the cycle

Also matches: not draining, water left in drum

Washer error code · F8 E1 / Lo FL

Not filling

No water enters

Also matches: not filling, no water

Washer error code · Ofb

Unbalanced or not spinning

Repeated spin attempts

Also matches: unbalanced, not spinning, shaking

Use & Care · United States

Using a setting, draining or cleaning?

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GE / Maytag · GTW465ASNWW / MVWX655DW2

Check your drain-hose height and insertion

Check standpipe height, hose insertion and the air gap for GE GTW465ASNWW or Maytag MVWX655DW2. See model-specific limits and the GE low-drain exception.

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Maytag · MVWX655DW2

MVWX655DW2: is there a filter to clean?

Maytag says the MVWX655DW washer needs no filter cleaning. Check the MVWX655DW2 owner manual for lint, odor, draining and slow filling instead.

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