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Maytag Microwave Error Code F1E1: Meaning and Fix

F1E1
How F1E1 appears on a Maytag microwave display.
Maytag microwave Board Control (part number 53001081), the component to check for code F1E1 (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Reading the microwave display

On a microwave the code replaces the clock on the display. Unplug the unit for a minute to see if it clears, and note the code before you do. Maytag shares the Whirlpool pairing: read the first group, then the sub-code that follows it.

Maytag appliances are built by Whirlpool Corporation on shared platforms, which is why Maytag codes often match Whirlpool ones. Maytag washers, dryers and ranges commonly show F-codes with an E sub-code, or flashing keypad lights. The codes apply to model numbers such as MDB7600AWB, MDB7600AWW and PYE2300AYW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F1E1

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: unplug the microwave (or switch off its breaker) for one minute, restore power and test it briefly with a cup of water.
  2. Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
  3. Reset power and see whether the code clears; note when it returns (at start, mid-cycle, at random).
  4. Inspect all harness plugs on the main board for heat discoloration, loose pins or pinched wires.
  5. Check the wiring diagram for the model and test the circuit named by the code for continuity.
  6. Replace the main control board only after the harness and the part it drives test good.
  7. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Board Control53001081Find part

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Questions

What does F1E1 mean on a Maytag microwave?

It is a fault code from the Maytag control. It indicates a problem with the control electronics. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the microwave while it shows F1E1?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear F1E1?

Often yes. Part of this repair means testing live circuits or replacing a control board, so a technician is the safer choice unless you are comfortable with electrical diagnosis.

Other Maytag microwave codes

Maytag microwave Panel Control Blk (part number 53001072), the component to check for code E03E03Control panel faultGeneric Maytag microwave part photo used as a stand-in; no part-specific photo was available for E11E11Temperature sensor faultGeneric Maytag microwave part photo used as a stand-in; no part-specific photo was available for E12E12Temperature sensor faultMaytag microwave Board Control (part number 53001081), the component to check for code E13E13Control electronics faultGeneric Maytag microwave part photo used as a stand-in; no part-specific photo was available for E21E21Temperature sensor faultGeneric Maytag microwave part photo used as a stand-in; no part-specific photo was available for E22E22Temperature sensor fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including MMV4205BAW, MMV4205BAS, MMV5000ADW, MMV4205BAB, CMV1000ADW, MMV1153AAW, MMV4205AAS, MMV5156AAS.