Maytag Range Error Code F1 E6: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: F1E6, F1-E6
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 F1 E6
- Sensor has drifted, opened or shorted out
- Thermal fuse or high-limit device has tripped
- Control board is misreading the sensor signal
- Airflow restriction made the appliance run hotter than it should
- Sensor harness is loose, pinched or corroded at the connector
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 F1 E6 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 F1 E6?
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 F1 E6?
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.