Maytag Dryer Error Code donE

The donE message on a Maytag dryer means the drying and cooling cycles have finished and your laundry is ready to be removed. It can also appear while the anti-wrinkle feature is running, which tumbles the drum intermittently after the heat cycle ends to prevent wrinkles. This is a normal status message and does not indicate a fault or problem with the dryer.

Yes, it is safe. When donE is displayed, the heating element is no longer active and the dryer is either fully stopped or running the low-activity anti-wrinkle tumble cycle. There is no heat-related risk to leaving clothes in the drum, though fabrics may wrinkle over time if left unattended for an extended period.

Because donE is a normal status message in most cases, there is often no repair cost involved. If the display is genuinely stuck due to a faulty control board, replacement control boards for Maytag dryers typically cost in the range of $100 to $250 for the part alone, with professional labor adding another $75 to $150 depending on your area. A stuck button on the user interface panel is a less expensive fix, generally in the $40 to $100 range for parts.

Opening the dryer door is typically all that is needed to clear the donE display. You can also press the Start or Power button to dismiss it. If the message does not clear after opening the door or pressing a button, try unplugging the dryer for one to two minutes and then restoring power to reset the control board.

A power reset will often clear a donE message that remains stuck on the display. Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet or turn off its circuit breaker, wait one to two minutes, and restore power. If the display returns to normal after the reset, the issue was likely a temporary control glitch. If donE reappears immediately without a cycle running, the control board may need further inspection.