Maytag Range Codes F7 E5, F7 E6, F8 E0 and F8 E2: Cooling Fan Circuit
This group on Maytag electric and gas freestanding and slide-in ranges, such as the MER7662WS0, deals with the oven cooling fan. F7 E5 and F7 E6 point to the cooling fan or its wiring. F8 E0…
- Code
- F7 E5, F7 E6, F8 E0 or F8 E2
- Appliance
- Range
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- Maytag
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- 30-day workmanship
What F7 E5, F7 E6, F8 E0 or F8 E2 means
This group on Maytag electric and gas freestanding and slide-in ranges, such as the MER7662WS0, deals with the oven cooling fan. F7 E5 and F7 E6 point to the cooling fan or its wiring. F8 E0 says the fan speed is too low, from restricted airflow, the fan or its wiring. F8 E2 says the speed is too high, from the fan or its wiring. Owners hear a fan that is weak, loud or silent, and the oven may stop heating.
Common causes of F7 E5, F7 E6, F8 E0 or F8 E2
- Airflow restriction at the vent or intake (F8 E0)
- Cooling fan motor speed
- Fan wiring and connector
- Control reading the fan signal
1. Oven off, then wait until it is cool. 2. Check that nothing blocks the oven vent or the space around the range. 3. Turn off the circuit breaker for one minute and on again. 4. Wait a minute and watch for the code. 5. Verify oven operation. Stop if the fan scrapes or buzzes.
- A clear vent helps only the too-low code, and a fan that still misbehaves must be tested directly.
- We check the fan, its wiring and its speed signal, and you see the written price before we replace any part.
Other Range codes
What separates F8 E0 from F8 E2?
F8 E0 reports a fan that is too slow, which can be airflow or the motor. F8 E2 reports one that is too fast, which points to the fan or its wiring instead.
Why does the oven need a cooling fan?
The fan carries heat away from the control and the surrounding cabinet. If it stops or misbehaves, the control may shut the heating down to protect itself.
Can I run the oven for short periods?
We suggest holding off until the fan is checked. Short bakes are less risky than long ones, but heat can still build around the control.
Still seeing F7 E5, F7 E6, F8 E0 or F8 E2?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.