Maytag Dishwasher F9 E1
F9 E1 usually appears when a Maytag dishwasher did not finish draining the way the control expected. Start with the filter you can reach, then stop if water stays in the tub.
Code overview
- Error code
- F9 E1
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
F9 E1 on a Maytag dishwasher. Check the accessible filter and visible drain hose; pause use if water will not leave the tub.
Treat F9 E1 here as a Maytag dishwasher drain-time display. Write the exact pair, the inner-door model number, and whether water remained in the tub.
What this code means
F9 E1
Maytag dishwashers often show F9 E1 when drain time is too long. That commonly points at a restriction in the path water uses to leave the tub — filter, hose, or a connection downstream. It is not a promise that the pump has failed, and it is not the same on every series. Use your model number to interpret it.
Symptoms you may notice
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Water left in the bottom after the cycle
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F9 E1 near the end of a wash
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A cycle that runs much longer than usual
Possible causes
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A clogged filter or sump you can inspect from inside the tub
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A visible kink or crush on the drain hose
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A restricted air gap or disposer connection — only if that plumbing is present in your kitchen
Safe checks you can make
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Photograph the F9 E1 display and copy the model number from the inner door
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Clean the filter the owner’s manual says you may remove; stop if it does not lift out easily
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Look at any drain hose you can see without pulling the cabinet
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Do not poke tools into the sump
Safety warning
Standing water plus electricity is a stop condition. Unplug only if the outlet is dry and within easy reach. Leave the pump and wiring alone.
What not to attempt
- Do not disassemble the drain pump
- Do not remove the dishwasher from the cabinet to “force drain” it
- Do not run back-to-back cycles while standing water remains
When to call a technician
Book a visit if the tub still holds water after a filter check, or if F9 E1 returns on the next cycle. Tell the technician whether the unit shares a disposer and how long the last drain took.
Frequently asked questions
Often that is the first place to look, but a hose or pump can produce the same code. The display does not name the part.
Pause until it empties. Repeated long drains can leave water where you do not want it.
Exact code, model number, whether water remained in the tub, and a photo of the filter area.
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