Maytag Washer F5 E3
F5 E3 on a Maytag washer is commonly a lid- or door-lock message. Close the lid fully. Do not bypass the lock. Write the code and model number before you reset power.
Code overview
- Error code
- F5 E3
- Appliance
- Washer
F5 E3 on a Maytag washer. Lid/door lock context — keep the safety lock in place.
This F5 E3 guide is for a Maytag washer lid or door lock display. Note top-load vs front-load, copy the model number from the opening, and keep the lock in place.
What this code means
F5 E3
On many Maytag washers, F5 E3 means the control did not see the lid or door lock as expected. Top-load and front-load locks are different hardware; the letters are not a universal map. A lid that was not quite shut can look the same on the display as a failed lock assembly.
Symptoms you may notice
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F5 E3 on the display
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The cycle will not start, or it stops immediately
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The lid or door will not lock, or will not release when you expect it to
Possible causes
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A lid or door not fully closed, or something in the opening
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A lock assembly the control cannot confirm
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A wiring or control signal — not an owner test
Safe checks you can make
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Press the lid or door closed until it sits flush; look for clothing in the strike
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Copy F5 E3 and the model number from the lid underside or door opening
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One power-off, wait a minute, power-on is enough to see if the message was momentary
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Do not force a locked lid open
Safety warning
The lock exists so the drum cannot spin with the lid open. Bypassing it is unsafe. Water and electricity also mean you should not open internal panels.
What not to attempt
- Do not bypass or tape the lid lock
- Do not remove the console or lock housing
- Do not run the washer with the lock defeated
When to call a technician
If F5 E3 remains after a fully closed lid and one power cycle, book diagnosis. Say top-load or front-load, and whether the lock clicks at all.
Frequently asked questions
Close it firmly, do not slam. If the strike is clear and the code stays, the lock needs inspection.
It generally clusters around lock faults, but the hardware differs. The model number decides the document to use.
Exact code, model number, top-load vs front-load, and whether the lock makes a click.
Tell us what’s wrong — we’ll take it from there
Share a few details and we’ll confirm an appointment. Prefer to talk? Call us and we’ll help right away.