Maytag Dryer Error 6E

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How to fix Maytag dryer error 6E

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

1. 1

   Verify room temperature where dryer is installed—must be

   Verify room temperature where dryer is installed—must be above 40°F (4°C) for proper operation.

2. 2

   If installed in unheated space (garage, basement), provide

   If installed in unheated space (garage, basement), provide supplemental heating during cold weather or relocate dryer to heated area.

3. 3

   Test inlet thermistor WP35001191 resistance at current ambient

   Test inlet thermistor WP35001191 resistance at current ambient temperature—should follow standard thermistor curve (approximately 35k ohms at 40°F, 10k ohms at 70°F).

4. 4

   If thermistor reading doesn't track ambient temperature correctly,

   If thermistor reading doesn't track ambient temperature correctly, replace WP

5. 5

   Inspect thermistor mounting—must be positioned in airflow path,

   Inspect thermistor mounting—must be positioned in airflow path, not touching metal housing which conducts cold.

6. 6

   Check for drafts directly hitting thermistor location—seal gaps

   Check for drafts directly hitting thermistor location—seal gaps in dryer cabinet if needed.

7. 7

   After ambient temperature rises above 40°F, power cycle

   After ambient temperature rises above 40°F, power cycle dryer (unplug 1 minute) to clear 6E code.

8. 8

   Run test cycle to verify proper temperature monitoring

   Run test cycle to verify proper temperature monitoring and cycle termination.

9. 9

   For permanent cold-location installations, consider installing thermostatically controlled

   For permanent cold-location installations, consider installing thermostatically controlled space heater to maintain minimum 45°F ambient temperature.