On the covered Maytag dryer, F6 E1, F6 E2, F6 E3, F70, F71, F72 means the dryer's control board and its keypad board have lost contact with each other First, unplug the dryer for several minutes and plug it back in.
Differential
Likely causes of “Maytag dryer code F6 E1, F6 E2, F6 E3, F70, F71, F72”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The main control board and the user interface lost contact
What separates it The display shows the code and the keys do not start a cycle
How to confirm Unplug the dryer for a few minutes and try again
- 2
A loose harness between the two boards
What separates it The code comes and goes, often after the dryer was moved
How to confirm A technician reseats the connector behind the control panel
- 3
Lint or moisture inside the console
What separates it The dryer sits in a humid laundry room
How to confirm Look for damp, and keep water away from the panel
- 4
A failing user interface
What separates it Keys respond oddly or not at all
How to confirm A technician tests the interface board
- 5
A control board fault
What separates it The code returns right after every reset
How to confirm The board is the last part replaced
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Which of F6 E1, F6 E2, F6 E3, F70, F71 or F72 is shown
- Whether the keys respond at all
- Whether the dryer was moved or the panel got wet
- The model number
Try in this order
0 of 12 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleUnplug the dryer for several minutes and plug it back in.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleIf the code returns, have the interface board and its harness tested before the main control is replaced.
Unplug the dryer
ReversibleLeave it unplugged for several minutes, then plug it in.
Try a cycle
ReversibleStart a short timed dry and watch whether the code returns.
Check the panel
ReversibleMake sure it is dry and nothing leans on the keys.
Note when it appears
ReversibleAt power-up, on pressing Start or mid-cycle.
Write the details down
ReversibleThe code, the model number and any recent move or spill.
Book service if it returns
ReversibleThe interface or control board is replaced by a technician.
Check for a damp laundry room
ReversibleA humid room can leave moisture on the boards, which breaks the link between the control and the keypad. Run a dehumidifier or a fan for a day with the dryer unplugged and see whether the code returns.
Note which F6 or F7 code appears
ReversibleMaytag lists F6 E1, F6 E2, F6 E3 and F70 to F72 in this group, and the exact code helps the technician. Write it down along with whether the keys respond.
Ask whether the dryer is on a shared circuit
ReversibleA dryer sharing a circuit with a large appliance can see voltage dips that corrupt the link between boards. If the code appears when another appliance starts, the circuit is overloaded.
Check the cable behind the console after a move
ReversibleIf the dryer was recently moved, ask the technician to look at the ribbon cable between the keypad and the main board, since a cable pulled during the move is a classic cause.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Parts involved
- The user interface, the main control board and the harness between them.
- Maytag's own guidance
- Power the dryer down, restore power and watch for the code.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the code returns after the dryer has been unplugged for several minutes, book Maytag service with the model number and the code
- !Do not open the control panel while the dryer is plugged in
- !Do not run the dryer unattended with a control fault
Evidence ledger
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Exact questions
Common questions
What does F6 E1, F6 E2, F6 E3, F70, F71, F72 mean on a Maytag dryer?+
the dryer's control board and its keypad board have lost contact with each other
What does the keypad-board communication code mean on a Maytag dryer?+
The main control board and the user interface lost communication, and the F6 E2, F6 E3 and F70 to F72 codes belong to the same family.
Is the neighboring keypad code a different fault?+
It shows in the same family and takes the same steps, so it shares this page.
Can I fix it by unplugging?+
Sometimes; if it returns at once, a part has failed.
Is the dryer safe to use?+
Do not run it if it behaves unpredictably.
What do technicians replace?+
The interface board or the control, after checking the harness.
Is a communication error the same as a failed board?+
Not always. Two boards that cannot talk can be a loose cable, moisture or one failed board, and the technician checks the cable first.
Why did it appear after cleaning the console?+
Cleaning spray or a wet cloth near the controls can upset the link, so keep liquid away from the console.
Can I use the dryer with this code?+
Usually not, since the control refuses to start a cycle.
How much does the repair cost?+
It depends on whether a cable or a board is needed, so ask for a quote with the model number.
What are F70, F71 and F72?+
Maytag lists them with F6 E1, F6 E2 and F6 E3 as the same communication family on some dryers.
Does it matter which F6 code shows?+
The digits tell a technician which board or step is involved, so write down the exact code.
Is a console that gets wet a problem?+
Yes, moisture under the keys is a common cause, so keep spray away from the panel.
Can I reset the control?+
Unplugging the dryer for several minutes is a safe reset, and Maytag's guidance starts there.