Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F2 E5
- Appliance
- Range
F2 E5 on a Maytag range may involve the keypad, the control or their wiring; a one-minute breaker reset is the first check.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2 E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
F2 E5
There may be a problem with the user interface or keypad, the control, or the associated wiring.
What to do first
Maytag recommends starting with a power reset. Switch off the range at its breaker, let it stay dark for a full minute, then switch it on. After that, monitor the oven for a minute to make sure the error is not displayed again, and confirm the oven is working.
What F2 E5 can mean
The message says the trouble may lie in the user interface or keypad, in the control, or in the wiring that links them. A reset clears a passing fault; a code that stays on points to one of those parts.
Codes you may confuse with it
Owners often see F2 E6 listed with identical wording or F2E1 which describes a stuck key. Another close match is F2 E3 in the same user interface family.
Range service for Maytag owners in the SC metro areas
Owners in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can book Maytag range service by calling (844) 415-0954. Mention F2 E5, give the model number and say whether the breaker reset changed anything.
Safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Sources & references
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