MVW7230HC0 Maytag Top Load Washer | Error Codes

What if I told you that repairing a washer like your Maytag MVW7230HC0 washer is easier today than ever before?

You might think I’m losing it.

But it’s true. This machine has all the parts it needs without going overboard with features nobody wants. And it runs as well as any other Maytag ever has.

That’s really saying something because Maytags have a reputation for longevity.

With the changes in design and efficiency incorporated into this model, you’ll find you won’t have to stop and repair your machine nearly as much as with the older models.

The one key difference is how the machine is treated.

Long ago, Maytags were built like a tank. They didn’t break, no matter the size of the load, it seemed.

But that’s not true anymore. They will break like every other machine when they’re overloaded and pushed beyond their capability, wash after wash.

Again, the key is how they’re treated.

To make your washer run its whole life with few problems, keep the load size sensible. A rule of thumb, regardless of the size of the basket, is that you should treat a half-full basket as a full load. No exceptions.

The basket in this machine is very large and roomy. Don’t be tempted to fill it to the top. Even a half-full load is comparable to a regular-size load.

I know I harp you guys on this in about every article I write for Neli. It’s because I’ve been doing this for a very long time, and I’ve personally witnessed everything I talk about.

Overloading a washer is the most common abuse of a washer and the leading cause of breakdowns. That said, there are times when you’ll need to stop and take the time to repair a problem.

To make it easier, today we’re looking at the error codes for the Maytag MVW7230HC0 top load washer. You can also refer to the Tech Sheet located inside your machine. The pic below shows the location.

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F0E2 – Oversuds

Fault is displayed when suds prevent the basket from spinning up to speed or the pressure sensor detects rising suds level. The main control 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 main control. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).

F0E3 – Overload

Fault is displayed when the main control detects a load size that exceeds the washer’s capacity OR basket cannot be turned. This may signify:

• Load size exceeds washer capacity. Remove excess laundry, then restart the cycle.
• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).

F0E4 – Spin Limited by Water Temperature

Fault is displayed when the water temperature is too high to spin at final speed. Speed will be limited to 500 RPM.

• Check water valve function.

F0E5 – Off-Balance Load

Fault is stored when an off balance condition is detected.

• Check for weak suspension. Basket should not bounce up and down more than once when pushed.
• Items should be distributed evenly when loading.

F0E7 – Load Detected When Running Clean Washer Cycle

Fault is displayed when clothes are detected in the basket when clean washer cycle is selected.

• Remove any load from the basket before running clean washer cycle.

F0E8 – Water Ring

Fault is displayed when too much residual water is detected.

• Run Drain and Spin Cycle.

F0E9 – OB Pause

Fault is displayed when an off balance condition is detected and after user interventions.

• Check for weak suspension. Basket should not bounce up and down more than once when pushed.
• Items should be distributed evenly when loading.

F1E1 – Main Control (ACU) Fault

Fault is displayed indicating a main control (ACU) fault.

F1E2 – Motor Drive Module Over Voltage

Fault is stored when the main control detects a problem in the motor drive.

F2E1 – HMI Stuck Button

Fault is stored indicating that the user interface is detecting that a button is continuously activated.

F2E2 – HMI Disconnected

Fault is displayed if the HMI is disconnected from the ACU.

F3E2 – Pressure System Fault

Fault is displayed when the main control detects an out of range or absent pressure signal.

• Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control.
• Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?

F3E2 – Inlet Water Temperature Fault

Fault is stored when the inlet thermistor is detected to be open or shorted.

F3E3 – Inlet Water Temperature Fault

Fault is stored when the inlet thermistor is detected to be open or shorted.

F3E5 – Mini Bulk System Error

Fault is displayed when the bulk level sensor signal is detected out of range.

• Check drawer for detergent.

F5E1 – Lid Switch Fault – Lid Is Open

Fault is displayed if lid is in locked state, but lid switch is open; control not sensing the strike in the lid lock.

• User presses START with lid open.
• The main control cannot detect the lid switch opening and closing properly.

F5E3 – Lid Lock Will Not Unlock / Lid Lock Will Not Lock

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occurs:

• Excessive force on lid is preventing lock bolt from retracting.
• Wash media buildup is preventing lock bolt from retracting.
• Main control cannot determine if lid lock is in an unlocked state.

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occurs:

• Check lid lock for obstructions.

F5E4 – Lid Not Opened Between Cycles

Fault is displayed when one of the following conditions occurs:

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

F6E1 – Communication Error: HMI Cannot Hear ACU

Fault is displayed when communication between the HMI and the ACU has not been detected.

• Check continuity in the HMI harness.

F6E3 – Communication Error: ACU Cannot Hear MCU

Fault is displayed when communication between the ACU and the MCU has not been detected.

F7E1 – Tachometer missing or wrong signal

Fault is stored when the ACU cannot read the speed or power from the tachometer.

• Check connections to the ACU.

F7E2 – MCI Drive Failure

Fault is stored when there is a failure within the motor or ACU hardware.

F7E3 – Basket Engaged During Wash

Fault is stored when the main control determines the shifter is not engaging the basket for spin or disengaging it for wash.

• Check shifter connectors.
• Check for clothing or another item wedged between the impeller and the basket that could bind them together.
• Check that the shifter slider moves freely.

F7E4 – Basket Reengagement Failure

• Check shifter connectors.
• Check for clothing or another item wedged between the impeller and the basket that could bind them together.
• Check that the shifter slider moves freely.

F7E6 – Motor Circuit Open

Fault is stored when main control detects one or more of the motor lines is open.

• Check motor circuit.

F7E7 – Motor unable to reach target RPM

Fault is stored when motor cannot reach the target RPM.

• Check basket for obstructions.

F7E8 – Motor Drive Module Over Temp

Fault is stored when the main control detects a problem in the motor drive.

F7E9 – Locked Rotor

Fault is stored when the main control determines that the motor is not moving when it is being actively driven.

• Mechanical friction on drive mechanism or basket (items between basket and tub).

F7EA – Motor Phase Lost

Fault is stored when one or more of the three motor phases is lost or under the current threshold.

F8E1 – Long Fill

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

• Is water supply connected and turned on?
• Are hose screens plugged?
• water siphoning out of the drain hose?
• Check for proper drain hose installation.
• Low water pressure; fill times longer than 10 minutes.
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the main control pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?

F8E2 – Dispenser System Failure

Fault is displayed when bulk pump is on but the current is outside of the thresholds.

F8E3 – Overflow or Flood Condition

Fault is displayed when main control senses water level that exceeds washer capacity.

• Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose? Drain hose must not be more than 4.5″ (0.11 m) into the drain pipe. Make sure drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that there is an air gap for ventilation. Ensure that drain height is between 39″ (0.99 m) and 8′(2.4 m) above the floor.
• May signify problem with water inlet valves.
• Pressure transducer fault on main control.

F8E6 – Water Hazard

Fault is displayed when main control senses water in the tub and the lid has been left open for more than 10 minutes.

• Check pressure hose connection from tub to main control. Is hose pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Check for proper drain hose installation. Is water siphoning out of the drain hose? Drain hose must not be more than 4.5″ (0.11 m) into the drain pipe. Make sure drain hose is not sealed into drain pipe, and that there is an air gap for ventilation. Ensure that drain height is between 39″ (0.99 m) and
• 8′ (2.4 m) above the floor.
• May signify problem with water inlet valves.
• Pressure transducer fault on main control.
• May signify problem with lid lock.

F9E1 – Drain Pump System Problem – Long Drain

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

• Is the drain hose or the drain pump clogged?
• Is the drain hose height greater than 8′ (2.4 m)?
• Is the pressure hose connection from the tub to the main control pinched, kinked, plugged, or leaking air?
• Too much detergent.
• Is the pump running?

Unfortunately, we’ve come to the end of another engaging and edge-of-your-seat experience with appliance repair! Ok, so I embellished a little.

But I think that once you tackle a repair job with this washer and you’re successful, you’ll feel great. That’s the whole idea.

Always remember Neli is here to walk you through the tough spots and advise you on the others. Either way, it’s time well spent.

Till next time…