Maytag Range Error Code F02: Meaning and Fix
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 F02
- Sensor has drifted, opened or shorted out
- Airflow restriction made the appliance run hotter than it should
- Thermal fuse or high-limit device has tripped
- Sensor harness is loose, pinched or corroded at the connector
- Control board is misreading the sensor signal
How to fix it
- 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.
- Before opening any panel, switch off the breaker or unplug the appliance; this circuit can carry line voltage.
- Power the unit down and let it cool, then clear any vent, filter or airflow restriction before re-testing.
- Locate the sensor named in the code and check that it is seated, undamaged and connected.
- With the connector unplugged, measure the sensor resistance with a multimeter and compare it to the chart for the model; an open or shorted reading means the sensor is bad.
- Replace the sensor (or thermal fuse) if it fails the test, then run a short cycle to confirm the code stays away.
- 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
Questions
What does F02 mean on a Maytag range or wall oven?
It is a fault code from the Maytag control. It indicates a problem with a temperature sensor. A power reset is the first thing to try.
Can I keep using the range or wall oven while it shows F02?
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 F02?
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
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.