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Maytag MDE5500AZW

Name: Maytag MDE5500AZW
Brand: Maytag

Dryer

23 documents13 error codes49 service modes

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Tech Sheet

Technical Information 27" Domestic Dryer8 pg
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Service Manual

Maytag Sloped Front Dryer Repair Service Manual102 pg
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Maytag 1999 Sloped Front Dryer102 pg
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Maytag 1999 Sloped-Front Dryer Service Manual102 pg
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Bulletin

Technical Bulletin - TDL-0036-S1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0036-S Incorrect Trouble Shooting Guide supplied with dryer1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - New Control Board Released – Capacitor Elimination1 pg
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Technical Bulletin-TDL-0058-B New Control Board Released1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0058-B New Control Board Released1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0066-B Front Load Light Removal1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0066-B-French Front Load Light Removal1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0067-B-French Blower noise or Tumbler temperature higher than normal1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0067-B Blower noise or Tumbler temperature higher than normal1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDL-0067-B-French Blower noise or Tumbler temperature higher than normal1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - MDE*, MDG* Dryers Production Change2 pg
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Technical Bulletin1 pg
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Service Flash

Repair Tip R.t 26-2232 pg
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technicalbulletin tdl 0055a b2 pg
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Tech Tip

Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Other

16023110SM102 pg
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16023110102 pg
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1 maytag dryer vantil102 pg
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TDL 0055A B2 pg
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No diagnostic codes available –

From Tech Sheet W14770405, p.17:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (13)

CodeMeaning

00No diagnostic codes available 01Thermistor short sensed 02Thermistor open sensed 03Door circuit failure 04Possible motor transistor error 06Non-volatile memory problem 08Stuck key 1Dryer thermistor short sensed 2Thermistor open sensed 3Door circuit failure 4Possible motor transistor error 6Non-volatile memory error 8Stuck key

Service modes (49)

Accessing Diagnostic Codes (13 Key Membrane)["Press Air Fluff and Time (^) to enter Service Mode.","Press the Wrinkle Release key to access the…
Accessing Diagnostic Codes (15 Key Membrane)["Press Air Fluff and Time (+) to enter Service Mode.","Press the Wrinkle Release key to access the…
Advertising Mode - LCD DryerPress the favorites and back keys for 5 seconds.
Advertising Mode - LED DryerPress the damp dry and sensor dry keys for 5 seconds.
Advertising Mode – LCD DryerPress the 'favorites' and 'back' keys for 5 seconds.
Advertising Mode – LED DryerPress the 'damp dry' and 'sensor dry' keys for 5 seconds.
Advertising Mode — LCD Dryer["Press and hold Favorites and Back keys for 5 seconds.","Display will cycle through eleven…
Advertising Mode — LED Dryer["Press and hold Damp Dry and Sensor Dry keys for 5 seconds.","All LEDs will illuminate in sequence…
Clear Diagnostic Codes — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 original)["While viewing the diagnostic code list in diagnostic mode, press and hold Wrinkle Prevent and…
Clear Diagnostic Codes — LED Dryer (MDE/DG6800, MDG5500)["While in diagnostic mode, press and hold Air Fluff and Wrinkle Release for 3 seconds."]
Clearing Diagnostic Codes["While in diagnostic mode, press Air Fluff and Wrinkle Release keys simultaneously for 3 seconds…
Membrane Pad Check["Enter System Check Mode first.","Press Air Fluff and Sensor Dry keys simultaneously for 2 seconds…
Membrane Pad Check - LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)While in system check mode, press the damp dry and sensor dry keys for 5 seconds.
Membrane Pad Check - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)While in System Check Mode, press Air Fluff and Sensor Dry keys for 2 seconds.
Membrane Pad Check - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)While in System Check Mode, press Air Fluff and Sensor Dry keys for 2 seconds.
Membrane Pad Check – LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)While in system check mode, press the 'damp dry' and 'sensor dry' keys for 5 seconds
Membrane Pad Check – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)While in System Check Mode, press 'Air Fluff' and 'Sensor Dry' keys for 2 seconds
Membrane Pad Check – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)While in System Check Mode, press 'Air Fluff' and 'Sensor Dry' keys for 2 seconds
Membrane Pad Check — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 original)["Enter System Check Mode first.","Press and hold Damp Dry and Sensor Dry keys for 5 seconds.","All…
Membrane Pad Check — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 13-key membrane)["Enter System Check Mode first.","Press and hold Air Fluff and Sensor Dry keys for 2…
Membrane Pad Check — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 15-key membrane)["Enter System Check Mode first.","Press and hold Air Fluff and Sensor Dry keys for 2…
Service Mode["Press Air Fluff and Time (^) keys simultaneously for 3 seconds (13 Key Membrane) OR press Air…
Service Mode - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)Press Air Fluff and Time (^) keys for 3 seconds, or until a beep is heard
Service Mode - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)Press Air Fluff and Time (+) keys for 3 seconds, or until a beep is heard
Service Mode - MDE/MDG7500, MDE/MDG9800Press Help and Back keys for 3 seconds or until a beep is heard.
Service Mode – LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500)Press and hold the 'back' and 'help' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to start Service Mode.
Service Mode – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)Press 'Air Fluff' and 'Time (^)' keys for 3 seconds, or until a beep is heard
Service Mode – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)Press 'Air Fluff' and 'Time (+)' keys for 3 seconds, or until a beep is heard
Service Mode – MDE/MDG7500, MDE/MDG9800Press 'Help' and 'Back' keys for 3 seconds or until a beep is heard.
Service/Diagnostic Mode - LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500)Press and hold the back and help keys for 5 seconds to start the Service Mode.
Service/Diagnostic Mode - LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)Press and hold the damp dry and time (-) keys for 5 seconds
Service/Diagnostic Mode – LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)Press and hold the 'damp dry' and 'time (-)' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds
Service/Diagnostic Mode — LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500, MDE/DG9800)["Press and hold the Back and Help keys for 3 seconds (or 5 seconds on some versions) until a beep…
Service/Diagnostic Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 original)["Press and hold Damp Dry and Time (-) keys for 5 seconds.","Display will show 'd' to indicate…
Service/Diagnostic Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 13-key membrane)["Press and hold Air Fluff and Time (^) keys for 3 seconds until a beep is heard.","Display will…
Service/Diagnostic Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 15-key membrane)["Press and hold Air Fluff and Time (+) keys for 3 seconds until a beep is heard.","Display will…
System Check Mode["Enter Service Mode first.","Press Air Fluff and Signal (+) keys simultaneously for 3 seconds (13…
System Check Mode - LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)While in diagnostic mode, press the damp dry and signal (+) keys for 2 seconds
System Check Mode - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)While in Service Mode, press Air Fluff and Signal (+) keys for 3 seconds
System Check Mode - MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)While in Service Mode, press Air Fluff and Signal (+) keys for 3 seconds
System Check Mode – LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500)While in diagnostic mode, press the 'damp dry' and 'signal (+)' keys for 2 seconds
System Check Mode – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (13 Key Membrane)While in Service Mode, press 'Air Fluff' and 'Signal (+)' keys for 3 seconds
System Check Mode – MDE/MDG6800, MDG5500 (15 Key Membrane)While in Service Mode, press 'Air Fluff' and 'Signal (+)' keys for 3 seconds
System Check Mode — LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500, MDE/DG9800)["Enter Service Mode first.","Select System Check from the Service Mode screen.","If dryer is not…
System Check Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 original)["Enter diagnostic mode first.","Press and hold Damp Dry and Signal (+) keys for 2…
System Check Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 13-key membrane)["Enter Service Mode first.","Press and hold Air Fluff and Signal (+) keys for 3 seconds.","Display…
System Check Mode — LED Dryer (MDE/DG5500 with 15-key membrane)["Enter Service Mode first.","Press and hold Air Fluff and Signal (+) keys for 3 seconds.","Display…
User Interface Test - LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500)From Service Mode screen, press user interface test
User Interface Test — LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500, MDE/DG9800)["Enter Service Mode first.","Select User Interface Test from the Service Mode screen.","Touch the…

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