How to Read Error Codes and Reset a Maytag Centennial Washer

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If your Maytag Centennial top-loading washer won’t spin, won’t start, or acts unpredictably, the built-in diagnostics can tell you what the control thinks is wrong. This guide shows how to safely open the washer to find the hidden technical sheet, enter diagnostic mode, read and clear stored error codes, run basic test modes, and perform a control reset and recalibration.

🧰 Tools

Quarter Inch Nut Driver
Tape
Work Gloves

⚙️ Parts

Shift actuator
Washplate hub
Lid lock

ШагиSteps

Make the washer safe to work on

Unplug the washer from the wall outlet.
WARNING: Unplugging is critical because the control can start the motor and lock the lid during diagnostics.
Wait 15 seconds before plugging it back in if you’re doing a control reset.
Caution: Sheet metal under the top can be sharp, so wear cut-resistant gloves if you have them.

Remove the screws that hold the top down

Open the lid.
Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws along the back edge of the washer top.
Remove the two screws on the pivoting fingers.
Remove the screw on the metal wire harness cover.
Note the small extending metal tabs where the screws came from so you can align them during reassembly.

Lift the washer top

Pull the washer top toward the front of the washer.
Lift the washer top up, then pull it back toward the rear of the machine to unhook it.
Carefully lift the washer top and rest it against the back wall.
Caution: Tape the lid closed or hold it so it doesn’t swing into the console while the top is raised.
Caution: Watch the small hinges and keep them properly slotted in the washer top.

Find the hidden technical sheet

Push the wash tub toward the back to access the hidden compartment.
Pull the service manual or technical sheet out of the compartment.
Set the technical sheet aside for reference because some models use slightly different diagnostic steps and code lists.
Lower the top back onto the washer for diagnostics.

Reset the control board

Make sure the washer is not turned on and no cycle is selected.
Unplug the washer, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in.
Use this reset before diagnostics to start with a fresh control state.

Enter diagnostic mode

Turn the cycle dial counterclockwise one full rotation until it points straight up.
Turn the dial right three clicks, left one click, and right one click.
Confirm diagnostic mode by looking for flashing lights on the console, usually all but the lid lock light.
If the lights don’t flash, repeat the dial sequence at a faster pace, then try again slower.

Open the error code display

Turn the dial clockwise one click to select the error code mode.
Set the dial to the four o’clock position with the Done light illuminated.
Press the start button to enter the official diagnostics display.
Confirm you’re in the error code display when all the console lights flash.
Other diagnostic selections include automatic test, manual test, and calibration.

Recall and clear stored error codes

Rotate the dial clockwise to recall up to the last four stored error codes.
Keep rotating the dial to view any additional stored codes.
If there are no more codes stored, only the Sensing Fill light will flash on and off.
Rotate to the fifth selection where all lights flash to select the clear-codes function.
Press and hold the start button for about five seconds to wipe all stored codes.
Reminder: Clearing codes returns the washer to Off, so you must re-enter diagnostic mode to continue testing.

Translate the flashing lights into an F#E# code

Watch the two-part light sequence the washer uses to display each code.
Read the first letter from the Sensing green light, with green meaning F and off meaning E.
Add up the remaining lit indicators to determine the number for that letter.
Expect the Sensing light to turn off between the F portion and the E portion of the same stored code.

Use the code to narrow down what to inspect

Treat error codes as clues, not guaranteed failed parts, and inspect wiring and connections to the affected component.
For an F5 lid lock-related code, inspect the lid lock and lid striker, and replace the lid lock if it won’t reliably lock or report locked status.
For an F7 motor-related code, inspect wiring to the motor, and consider other causes such as a capacitor or a mechanical problem at the washplate.
For F7E1 or F7E5, focus on the shift actuator as a major failure point.
On some older consoles, later code families like F8 and F9 may not appear, so verify behavior with the technical sheet.

Run the automatic test mode

Select the automatic test mode from the diagnostic menu and press the start button to begin the test procedure.
The washer will lock the lid during this test, which can prevent you from seeing what’s happening inside.
To keep the lid open, use a Torx T8 or T10 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the lid striker to the lid.
Slide the lid striker off the lid and insert it into the lid lock to trick the washer into thinking the lid is closed.
WARNING: Running with the lid open is dangerous, especially during high-speed spin, and anything in the basket can cause serious injury or damage.
Let the test run for about three minutes and watch for any component or action that fails during the sequence.

Use manual test mode to isolate a problem

Select the manual test mode, press start to enter it, and rotate the dial to the function you want to test.
Press start to start the selected action, and press start again to stop it.
Caution: The lid must be locked for certain functions like spin and agitation, so activate the lid lock option before running those tests.
Press and hold start for about three to four seconds to cancel manual test mode and return the washer to Off.
Reminder: Re-enter diagnostic mode if you need to run more tests after canceling out.

Recalibrate after replacing an electrical part

Select the recalibration mode from the diagnostic menu.
Press the start button to run the calibration cycle.
Let the washer run for one to two minutes until it returns to the Off state.
Run calibration after changing an electrical component to help the washer self-reset and confirm the new part works properly.

Use the technical sheet as the primary reference for your exact model’s full error-code definitions and diagnostic selections. If you removed the lid striker to bypass the lid lock for testing, reinstall it before normal use. Clearing codes or exiting test modes returns the washer to Off, so re-enter diagnostic mode if you need to keep troubleshooting. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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