Code overview
- Error code
- F5E1
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F5E1 on a Maytag dishwasher means the door was not latched within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume.
F5 E1 here is a Maytag oven lock/control display. Let the cavity cool completely, write the pair plus the frame model number, and do not pry the door.
What this code means
F5E1
Door stuck open: door not latched within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume.
F5E1 on a Maytag dishwasher is a door stuck open message. The door was not latched within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume.
Where to look
The manual excerpt gives no checklist for owners. Since the message is about the door latch, make sure the door closes fully before you start a cycle, and note whether the display repeats.
Related codes
- F5E2 is the opposite door message: the control did not see the door switch open between cycles.
- F6 E1 is a user interface error at the main control.
- F4E3 is a heater entry that sits in the same list.
Dishwasher repair in Los Angeles
If F5E1 keeps coming back, phone (310) 882-7671 about dishwasher repair in Los Angeles. Have the code, model number and a note of what you tried at hand.
Source: Maytag 24in Microfiltration Dishwashers Technical Manual W11499711 Rev B
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.
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