Code overview
- Error code
- F7 E9
- Appliance
- Washer
F7 E9 means a locked rotor on front load Maytag washers and a possible main router, user interface or wiring issue on top load washers.
What this code means
F7 E9
Front load: locked rotor, the motor is not moving while being driven. Top load: possible issue with the main router, user interface or wiring.
F7 E9 reads differently on the two Maytag washer designs.
Front load
A locked rotor: the motor is not moving while the control is driving it.
Top load
Maytag states that the F7 E9 alert indicates there may be an issue with the main router, user interface, or associated wiring.
Reset step
Remove power from the washer for 5 minutes, either at the plug or at the outlet. Then restore power and watch for F7 E9 on the next start.
Related codes
- F7 E8, motor drive module over temperature
- F7 EA, motor phase lost or under current threshold
- F7 E7, motor unable to reach target RPM
Maytag washer service in Los Angeles
If F7 E9 returns, a technician should look at the washer. Call (310) 882-7671 for Maytag washer service in Los Angeles and be ready with the model number, whether it loads from the front or the top, and the reset you did. Washer repair information is on the site.
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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