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Maytag Dryer Code F2E1: Keypad

F2E1 on a Maytag electric or gas dryer with an electronic control is listed as a keypad code, with a power reset as the step. The keypad is the set of buttons you use to pick…

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Code
F2E1
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Maytag
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F2E1 means

F2E1 on a Maytag electric or gas dryer with an electronic control is listed as a keypad code, with a power reset as the step. The keypad is the set of buttons you use to pick a cycle and start the dryer. When F2E1 shows, the control is reporting a problem associated with that keypad, and the dryer may not respond to presses or may start poorly. The code names the keypad area, not a failed part.

Common causes of F2E1

  • Keypad reporting a problem to the control
  • Connection between the keypad and the board
  • Moisture or residue at the control panel
  • Control board, once the keypad tests good
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off the dryer's circuit breaker for one minute. 2. Turn the breaker back on. 3. Start a timed dry cycle. 4. Watch the dryer for one minute to be sure F2E1 does not show again. 5. If it does, schedule service.

! Why to stop there
  • If F2E1 returns after the one-minute reset, the keypad circuit needs testing
  • We test the keypad response and its connection to the board
  • A keypad that responds when tested points to the board; one that does not points to the keypad
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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F2E1F2E1 questions
Why does this reset take only one minute?

The instructions for the keypad code call for one minute with the breaker off, shorter than other dryer codes. Follow the time given for this code.

Does F2E1 mean the buttons are broken?

It means the keypad area is reporting a problem. We test the keys, the connection and the board, and only replace the part that tests bad.

Can I run the dryer with F2E1 on the display?

If the dryer starts and finishes normally after the reset, you may. If the buttons stay unresponsive, stop using it and schedule a visit so we can test the keypad and its connection.

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Still seeing F2E1?

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

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