Error code · Washer

Maytag Bravos Washer F Codes: Clear With Pause/Cancel, Then Start

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F## code
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F## code means

An F followed by numbers is the washer's way of reporting a problem on older Maytag Bravos top-load HE washers. The guidance is simple: press Pause/Cancel once to clear the code, then press Start. If the code shows up again, the washer needs service. The letters and numbers identify which condition the control found, so a technician can use them. Bravos washers are older models still in many homes, and the display keeps the F code until you clear it.

Common causes of F## code

Condition the control reported with an F code
Power or lid-lock interruption that set the code
Circuit that keeps reporting after a clear

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Pause/Cancel once to clear the code. 2. Press Start. 3. Let the cycle run and watch the display. 4. Write down the exact F code if it comes back. 5. If it returns, stop using the washer and call us with that code.

! Why to stop there

A code that returns after a clear points to a real condition that only testing will pin down.
We start from the exact F number you write down.
These are older washers we repair, and we tell you plainly if a repair is not worth it.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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F## codeF## code questions

Which F code do I have?

The number after the F tells us which condition the control reported. Write down the whole code when it appears so we can start in the right place.

Is it safe to clear and try again?

Yes. Pressing Pause/Cancel once and then Start is the normal first step. If the code comes straight back, stop using the washer and let us know which code it was.

Should I repair an older Bravos?

Often it is worth it, depending on the code. We tell you the cost in writing and say honestly if a repair does not make sense.

Book a visit

Still seeing F## code?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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