MHW8630HC0 Maytag Front Load Washer | Error Codes

You know you need to fix your washer, but today you’re procrastinating, thinking it’s going to take too much work or worse, too much money.

What if I told you with Neli helping you out, we can help you through any repair on this machine, and for the least cost possible?

And, what if I told you that if you’re decent with tools and have the aptitude, you can do just about any repair on your washer in the shortest time possible?

All you have to do is book an appointment with us, have your meter and tools ready to go, and roll up your sleeves. If that’s you, then let’s get started.

In some situations, you might need a helper but first, let’s wait until we know for sure.

This post is going to show you the error codes for your Maytag MHW8630HW0 frontload washer (find the tech sheet inside your machine, by the way). And each code will have a likely cause with suggestions to follow.

Sometimes, error codes are close, but not exact. That’s where your common sense and Neli come into play.

Granted, some problems with your washer will be too expensive to fix or, you may rather put the money into a new machine. Whatever you do is fine by us.

F0E1 – Load detected during Clean Washer cycle
“rL”

During the cleaning cycle, a load was detected inside the drum. Remove Load and restart the Clean Washer cycle.

• Load inside the washer during clean cycle.
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or drum.

 

F0E2 – Oversuds
“Sd“

Fault is displayed when the pressure sensor detects rising suds level. The ACU will flush water in an attempt to clear suds. If the water flush is unable to correct the problem, this may indicate:

• Not using HE detergent.
• Excessive detergent usage.
• Check pressure hose connection from tub to ACU. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?

 

F0E5 – Off Balance Load
“ob”

Fault is displayed when an off balance condition is detected.

• Load unbalanced or too large.
• Load is tightly packed in washer.
• Washing single items.
• Balance single item, such as a rug or jeans, with a few extra items.

 

F1E1 – Appliance Control Unit Fault

Water Level Sensor Fault

Fault is displayed when the ACU detects an out of range pressure signal.

• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the pressure switch

pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air? Indicates an ACU fault. Try recycling power to washer.

F1E2 – Appliance Control Unit Fault

Indicates a fault of the motor control section of the ACU. Try recycling power to washer.

 

F3E1 – Water Level Sensor Fault

Fault is displayed when the ACU detects an out of range pressure signal.

• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the pressure switch

pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?

 

F3E2 – Wash NTC Fault

Fault is displayed if wash temperature sensor is out of range, or open circuit
or short circuit is detected.

 

F3E5 – Dry NTC Fault

Fault is displayed if dry temperature sensor is out of range, or open circuit
or short circuit is detected. The wash function is still operable, but the dry function will not operate.

 

F3E6 – Accelerometer Fault

Fault is displayed if the Accelerometer failed self test or experienced
orientation error.

• Replace the Appliance Control Unit (ACU).

 

F4E1 – Wash heater relay error or no feedback signal.

• Error is generated when the ACU cannot detect the temperature rise of the wash heater.

 

F4E2 – Heater Not Turning On

Fault is displayed when the heater has not been turned on.

• Wash heater relay is not closed.

 

F4E4 – Vent Fan Motor Fault or Dry Blower Motor Fault

• Fault is displayed if open circuit or short circuit of Vent Fan or Dry Blower Motor is detected (component fault is based on model tested).

 

F5E1 – Door Switch Fault

Fault is displayed when door switch is open while the door is locked for more than 5 seconds.

 

F5E2 – Door Lock Will Not Lock or Door Lock Failure

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occur:

• Door will not close completely due to interference.
• ACU detects open door switch when attempting to lock.
• ACU cannot determine if door lock is in a locked state.

 

F5E3 – Door Unlock Failure

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occur:

• The washer is unable to unlock the door.
• ACU cannot determine if door lock is in an unlocked state.

 

F5E4 – Door Not Open Between Cycles
“dr”

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occur:

• User presses START with door open.
• User presses START after a predetermined number of consecutive washer cycles without opening the door.
• The ACU cannot detect the door switch opening and closing properly.

 

F6E1 – Communication Error: ACU Cannot Hear HMI

Fault is displayed when communications between the HMI and ACU has not been detected. Try recycling power to washer.

• Verify continuity in cable between ACU (J19) and HMI.
  Check AC and DC supplies.

 

F6E2 – Communication Error – HMI Cannot Hear ACU

Fault is displayed when communications between the HMI and ACU has not been detected. Try recycling power to washer.

• Verify continuity in cable between ACU (J19) and HMI.
• Check AC and DC supplies.

 

F6E3 – No Communication between ACU and MCU.

Fault is displayed when communications between the ACU and Motor Controller has not been detected. Try recycling power to washer.

• Check AC and DC supplies.
• Test Motor Circuit

 

F7E2 – Motor Control/lnternal Fault

Fault is displayed when the ACU has detected a problem with the motor. Try recycling power to washer.

• Check harness continuity and connections between ACU and motor.
• Check AC and DC supplies.
• Test Motor Circuit

 

F7E8 – Motor Control/over Temp Detected

Fault is displayed when the ACU has detected a problem with the motor. Try recycling power to washer.

• Check harness continuity and connections between ACU and motor.
• Check AC and DC supplies.
• Test Motor Circuit

 

F7E9 – Motor Locked Rotor

• Test Motor Circuit

 

F7EA or F7EIO – Motor Control/Lost Phase Fault

Fault is displayed when the ACU has detected a problem with the motor. Try recycling power to washer.

• Check harness continuity and connections between ACU and motor.
• Check AC and DC supplies.
• Test Motor Circuit

 

F7EC or F7E12 – Motor Control/Motor Overload Fault

Fault is displayed when the ACU has detected a problem with the motor. Try recycling power to washer.

• Check harness continuity and connections between ACU and motor.
• Check AC and DC supplies
• Test Motor Circuit

 

F8E1 – Long Fill
“Lo FL”

Fault is displayed when the water level does not change for a period of time OR water is present, but the ACU does not detect the water level changing.

• Is water supply connected and turned on?
• Are water supply hoses kinked?
• Are hose screens plugged?
• Low water pressure; fill times longer than 10 minutes.
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the pressure switch pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Test Water Inlet Valves

 

F8E3 – Overflow

Make sure drain hose and drain pump filter are not plugged. Verify functionality of water inlet valve, water level sensor, and drain/recirculation pump.

• Test Water Inlet Valves
• Test Water Level Sensor
• Test Drain/Recirculation Pump

 

F9E1 – Long Drain

Fault is displayed when the water level sensor does not change after the drain pump is on.

• Check drain hose installation for proper height.
• Check drain hose and filter for obstructions, and make sure drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe.
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the pressure switch pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Check functionality of drain/recirculation pump.

 

FCEO – Wi-Fi Error

HMI cannot communicate with the Wi-Fi module.

• Test Connectivity

 

It’s no longer a mystery. You can do this.

With this information, you are now armed with some powerful tools so you can troubleshoot most problems with your washer. But you will find some issues with your washer not covered here.

That’s the time to reach to Neli and get some help. We are here for you every day.

Till next time…