Model reference

Maytag MEDB850WR0

Dryer

5 documents25 error codes4 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - do not Discard12 pg
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Service Flash

Motor Pulley Comes Loose2 pg
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Special Handling for W102017853 pg
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Tech Tip

Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Installation Guide

Instrucciones de instalacion21 pg
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Restricted air flow condition exists.

From Tech Sheet W13896029, p.41:

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 (25)

CodeMeaning

AFRestricted air flow condition exists.F:01Primary control failure.F:02Stuck button or user interface mismatch (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:20No voltage detected at the heater relay (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:22Exhaust thermistor is open.F:23Exhaust thermistor has shorted.F:24Inlet thermistor is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:25Inlet thermistor is shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:26Motor drive system failure.F:28Moisture sensor strip is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:29Moisture sensor strip has shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:30Restricted air flow condition exists (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F:31Low voltage condition (less than 30V) detected on L2 line (only appears in…F:50No voltage detected at the water valve relay (only appears in diagnostic test…F:70No communication between the machine control and the console electronics.F:71No communication between the machine control and the console electronics.F:72Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:73Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:74Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:75Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:76Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:77Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F:78Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).L2Low or no line voltage detected (less than 50V) at installation.PFPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.

Service modes (4)

Customer-Focused Drying Mode Adjustment["In Standby mode (dryer plugged in but not powered up), press and hold the Dryness Level button…
Diagnostic Test Mode["Ensure dryer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or with only the Dry…
Factory Default Reset["Select the timed dry cycle.","Press WRINKLE PREVENT, DAMP DRY SIGNAL, WRINKLE PREVENT, DAMP DRY…
Manual Load Test["Ensure dryer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or with only the Dry…

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