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Maytag MGDE500WJ1

Dryer

13 documents35 error codes12 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

  • Epic z™ Electronic Gas & Electric Dryer96 pg
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  • TECHNICAL EDUCATION JOB AID 8178691 ML-9 ELECTRONIC GAS & ELECTRIC DRYER EPIC z™96 pg
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  • Epic z™ Electronic Gas & Electric Dryer - Job Aid96 pg
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  • Epic™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers75 pg
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  • Epic™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers Service Manual75 pg
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  • Technical Education Job Aid 8178601 ML-2 Front-loading Gas and Electric Dryers75 pg
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Tech Sheet

  • Tech Sheet - W1029885056 pg
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  • Whirlpool Dryer YWED9500TW3 Tech Sheet56 pg
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Service Flash

  • Service Pointer - 8178790 (Door not Closing)6 pg
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Tech Tip

  • Instruction Sheet - W10128087- Rev A - Special Handling7 pg
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  • Instruction Sheet2 pg
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  • Instruction Sheet12 pg
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Installation Guide

  • Instrucciones de instalacion16 pg
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Error codes (35)

CodeMeaning
afLow inlet air flow condition detected at installation (Amana models only).E1Thermistor is open.E2Thermistor has shorted.E3User interface or software mismatch between keyswitch and software; only…F-01Primary control failure on the machine control electronics.F-02Stuck button or user interface mismatch detected (only appears in diagnostic…F-22Exhaust thermistor circuit is open.F-23Exhaust thermistor circuit is shorted.F-26Motor drive system failure.F-28Moisture sensor strip is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-29Moisture sensor strip is shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).f:01Primary control failure.f:02Stuck button or user interface mismatch (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:20Heater failuref:22Outlet thermistor is open.f:23Outlet thermistor has shorted.f:24Inlet thermistor is open (Amana models only, appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test…f:25Inlet thermistor is shorted (Amana models only, appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test…f:26Motor drive system failure.f:28Moisture sensor strip is open (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:29Moisture sensor strip has shorted (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:30Restricted air flow condition exists (Amana models only, appears ONLY in…f:31L2 line voltage errorf:50Water valve failuref: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).
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Service modes (12)

  • Console Buttons and Indicators Diagnostic["Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode.","Advance past any saved fault codes.","Press buttons and…
  • Customer-Focused Drying Mode Adjustment (CF1/CF2/CF3)1
  • Diagnostic Test Mode["Ensure dryer is in Standby Mode (plugged in, all indicators off).","Within 5 seconds of power up…
  • Displaying Inlet Air Flow Diagnostic (Amana Electric Models Only)["Enter the Diagnostic Test Mode.","Wait for the 5 second delay and cycle through any saved fault…
  • Displaying Line Voltage Diagnostic["Enter the Diagnostic Test Mode.","Wait for the 5 second delay and cycle through any saved fault…
  • Door Switch Diagnostic["Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode and advance past saved fault codes.","Open the door
  • Dryness Adjust Mode (TEST #4a)["Activate the diagnostic test mode and advance past saved fault codes.","Press and hold the…
  • Inlet Air Flow Diagnostic (Amana Electric Models Only)After entering the Diagnostic Test Mode and cycling through saved fault codes, press the Wrinkle…
  • Line Voltage DiagnosticAfter entering the Diagnostic Test Mode and cycling through saved fault codes, press the Cycle…
  • Manual Load Test1. Dryer must be in standby mode. 2. Select any one button except Pause/Cancel and Controls…
  • Moisture Sensor Diagnostic["Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode and advance past saved fault codes.","Open the door and locate…
  • Motor, Heater, and Console ID Diagnostic["Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode and advance past saved fault codes.","Close the door.","Press…

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