What this code usually means
Maytag describes F9E1 as a long-drain problem and lists drain-hose installation, a clogged pump filter on equipped models and debris in the door bellow as checks.
BrandMaytag
ApplianceWashing machine
ConfidenceManufacturer sourced
Safe checks, in order
- 1Disconnect power before using any pump-filter access.
- 2Confirm the drain hose is not kinked, clogged or inserted too far into the standpipe.
- 3Follow the exact model instructions for cleaning the pump filter or door bellow.
Common symptoms
- Water remains in the tub
- Cycle does not finish
- Spin may not begin
Possible causes
- Kinked, clogged or incorrectly installed drain hose
- Clogged pump filter where fitted
- Blocked door-bellow drain holes
Stop and get qualified help when
- The lid or door remains locked with water inside
- No user-accessible filter is documented
- The drain pump makes abnormal mechanical noise