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Maytag Washer Error Code E21

Overflow failure - water level rising above the maximum limit hole.

SourceMaytag Commercial Washer - Service Manual: Programming Guide (MXS/MXR Series)p. 49, 60

Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Check if the overflow hole and tube is not blocked.

SourceMaytag Commercial Washer - Service Manual: Programming Guide (MXS/MXR Series)p. 49, 60

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