Model reference
Maytag MDG5500
Dryer
6 documents13 error codes29 service modes
Available documentation
Service Manual
- Trouble Shooting - Maytag Neptune™ Dryer2 pg
- Maytag Sloped-Front Dryer Service Manual Supplement43 pg
- Maytag 1999 Sloped-Front Dryer Service Manual102 pg
Bulletin
- Wrinkle Prevent vs. Wrinkle Release1 pg
- Control Board Harness Revision2 pg
Other
- 16023110SM102 pg
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Error codes (13)
CodeMeaning
01Thermistor short sensed02Thermistor open sensed03Door circuit failure04Possible motor transistor error06Non-volatile memory problem08Stuck key1Dryer thermistor short sensed2Thermistor open sensed3Door circuit failure4Possible motor transistor error5Not used.6Non Volatile Memory8Stuck keyService modes (29)
- 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…
- Advertising Mode (LCD Dryer)Press 'favorites' and 'back' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Advertising Mode (LED Dryer)Press 'damp dry' and 'sensor dry' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- 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."]
- Diagnostic Codes Display (13 Key)Press Air Fluff and Time (^) to enter Service Mode
- Diagnostic Codes Display (15 Key)Press Air Fluff and Time (+) to enter Service Mode
- Membrane Pad CheckWhile in System Check Mode, press and hold Air Fluff and Sensor Dry (13 Key) or Air Fluff and…
- 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…
- Membrane Pad Check (LED Dryer)While in system check mode, press 'damp dry' and 'sensor dry' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Service ModePress and hold Air Fluff and Time (^) (13 Key Membrane) or Air Fluff and Time (+) (15 Key Membrane)…
- 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…
- Service/Diagnostic Mode (LCD Dryer - MDE/DG7500)Press and hold the 'back' and 'help' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Service/Diagnostic Mode (LED Dryer - MDE/DG5500)Press and hold the 'damp dry' and 'time (-)' keys simultaneously for 5 seconds
- System Check ModeWhile in Service Mode, press and hold Air Fluff and Signal (+) (13 Key Membrane) or Air Fluff and…
- 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…
- System Check Mode (LCD Dryer)From the Service Mode screen, press the 'system check' touch panel.
- System Check Mode (LED Dryer)While in diagnostic mode, press 'damp dry' and 'signal (+)' keys simultaneously for 2 seconds
- User Interface Test — LCD Dryer (MDE/DG7500, MDE/DG9800)["Enter Service Mode first.","Select User Interface Test from the Service Mode screen.","Touch the…
- User Interface Test (LCD Dryer)From the Service Mode screen, press the 'user interface test' touch panel
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