Whirlpool Maytag MVW6200KW Technical Manual page 19

FAULTS AND ERROR CODES
Faults marked with "‡" will stop the cycle execution. If no action is taken within 5-10 minutes, the display will turn off.
All faults can be viewed in the 'Fault History' section of Service mode.
Code Description
F8E3 Overflow or Flood Condition
F8E6 Water Hazard
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Drain Pump System
F9E1
Problem - Long Drain
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Fault is displayed when main control senses water level that exceeds washer capacity.
dz Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
dz Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose? Drain hose must not be
more than 4.5" (114 mm) into the drain pipe. Make sure drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that
there is an air gap for ventilation. Ensure that drain height is between 39" (991 mm) and 8' (2.4 m) above
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the floor.
dz May signify problem with water inlet valves.
dz Pressure transducer fault on main control.
dz See TEST #2: Valves
Fault is displayed when main control senses water in the tub and the lid has been left open for more than
10 minutes.
dz Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
dz Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose? Drain hose must not be
more than 4.5" (114 mm) into the drain pipe. Make sure drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that
there is an air gap for ventilation. Ensure that drain height is between 39" (991 mm) and 8' (2.4 m) above
the floor.
dz May signify problem with water inlet valves.
dz Pressure transducer fault on main control.
dz May signify problem with lid lock.
dz See TEST #2: Valves,
Fault is displayed when the water level does not change after the drain pump is on.
dz Is the drain hose or the drain pump clogged?
dz Is the drain hose height greater than 8' (2.4 m)?
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dz Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the main control pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
dz Too much detergent.
dz Is the pump running? If not, see
Explanation and Recommended Procedure
and TEST #6: Water Level.
TEST #6: Water Level, or TEST #8: Lid
TEST #7: Drain Pump.
Lock.
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