Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F7 E9
- Appliance
- Washer
A Maytag washer showing F7 E9 has a locked rotor (front load) or possibly a main router, interface or wiring problem (top load).
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F7 E9 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
F7 E9
Locked rotor on front load washers; a possible issue with the main router, user interface or wiring on top load washers.
Reading F7 E9 on your Maytag
- Front load washers: the rotor is locked, meaning the motor stays still while the control drives it.
- Top load washers: Maytag points to a possible fault with the main router, the user interface or their wiring.
First, interrupt the power
- Pull the plug.
- Wait out 5 minutes.
- Reconnect and check whether the display is clear.
Nearby codes
- F7 E8 (drive module over temperature)
- F7 EA (motor phase lost)
- F7 E7 (motor cannot reach target RPM)
Washer repair in our service metro areas
Customers in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can phone (844) 415-0954 when F7 E9 does not clear. Mention the model number and how the washer loads. Read about washer repair before you call.
Source: F7 E9 – Front Load Washer – Product Help – Maytag Product Help; F7E9 – Error Code – Product Help – Maytag Product Help
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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