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Maytag Range Error Code 9d31: Meaning and Fix

9d31
How 9d31 appears on a Maytag range display.
Maytag range Latch Assembly Rear (part number WPW10107820), the component to check for code 9d31 (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. 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 9d31

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: turn the range or oven breaker off for one minute, switch it back on, and run the function that showed the code.
  2. Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
  3. Open and shut the door or lid firmly and make sure nothing (clothing, a rack, a hose) is blocking the strike.
  4. Look at the lock and strike for cracks, bent tabs or burn marks and compare the action with the door open versus closed.
  5. With power off, reseat the lock connector and check the harness for pinched or green-corroded pins.
  6. If the lock still will not engage or release, replace the lock assembly and re-test.
  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
Latch Assembly RearWPW10107820Find part

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Questions

What does 9d31 mean on a Maytag range or wall oven?

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

Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows 9d31?

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 9d31?

Many owners can fix it themselves. Start with the reset and the inspection steps, and only call a technician if the part tests bad and you do not want to replace it.

Other Maytag range codes

Maytag range Control Assembly Lcx (part number W11567368), the component to check for code 1c2c1c2cControl panel faultMaytag range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d111d11Temperature sensor faultMaytag range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d21 (shared reference photo for this part type)1d21Temperature sensor faultMaytag range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 1d22 (shared reference photo for this part type)1d22Temperature sensor faultMaytag range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 3d11 (shared reference photo for this part type)3d11Temperature sensor faultMaytag range Oven Temperature Sensor (part number 12001656), the component to check for code 3d12 (shared reference photo for this part type)3d12Temperature 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 MER5755QAW, MER5770AAW, MER6770AAW, MGR5750ADW, MER5730AAW, MER5550AAW, CRE9600CCE, MER5755QAB.