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Maytag Refrigerator Error Codes
27 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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CCClosed circuit (short) sensed on CZT temperature thermistor during CZT test mode.CdCondenser fan output fault detected during service mode diagnostics.CLCommunication link lost between high volt board and low volt board.CPCompressor output fault detected during service mode diagnostics.dHDefrost heater output fault detected during service mode diagnostics.dPDamper motor output fault detected during service mode diagnostics.E0No errors, functioning ice maker.E1No cooling; ice maker timed out because ice compartment was unable to reach desired…E2Motor lost position; ice maker did not find home during harvest and exceeded maximum…E3Heater time-out; ice mold heater was ON longer than maximum allowable timeE4Dry cycle; unit detected dry cycles above minimum requirementE5IM bad thermistor; ice storage temperature satisfied but ice mold in frozen state too longEFEvaporator fan output fault detected during service mode diagnostics.EOOpen thermistor detected by electronic control board.ErrorOpen communication link between high volt board and low volt board.ESShorted thermistor detected by electronic control board.FCZT fan performance failureFdForced Defrost mode entry confirmation displayed when entering the forced defrost mode.HCZT heater installation errorHiFan speed too fast detected during fan service test.LoFan speed too slow detected during fan service test.OCOpen circuit sensed on CZT temperature thermistor during CZT test mode.OPOpen thermistor detected on the corresponding thermistor circuit (fresh food, freezer, or…PATest passedPEProgramming mode indicator displayed when the control enters programming mode for setting…SEService Test mode entry confirmation displayed when entering the service test mode.SHShorted thermistor detected on the corresponding thermistor circuit (fresh food, freezer…
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