Maytag Refrigerator error code
Maytag Refrigerator Error PE0000
Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press
Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Enter programming mode
Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key. Release Door Alarm after 3 seconds – display should show 'PE'.
- 2Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside
Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside refrigerator wall (after word 'CODE' – e.g., '0302').
- 3Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first
Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first digit, Freezer Temp Up/Down for subsequent digits.
A quick explanation
What does PE0000 mean?
Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key.
The answer you came for
How to fix Maytag refrigerator error PE0000
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Enter programming mode
Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key. Release Door Alarm after 3 seconds – display should show 'PE'.
- 2
Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside
Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside refrigerator wall (after word 'CODE' – e.g., '0302').
- 3
Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first
Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first digit, Freezer Temp Up/Down for subsequent digits.
- 4
After entering all 4 digits, press and hold
After entering all 4 digits, press and hold Freezer Temp Down until code flashes (3 seconds) to save.
- 5
8' during programming
8' during programming: board is defective or incompatible – verify replacement board matches original part number exactly (W10868991 vs W10890094 have different firmware).
- 6
If correct code won't save
If correct code won't save: main control board has failed EEPROM – replace board with genuine OEM part.
- 7
NEVER use generic/unprogrammed boards – will cause permanent
NEVER use generic/unprogrammed boards – will cause permanent PE0000 fault.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix Refrigerator Error Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key. Release Door Alarm after 3 seconds – display should show 'PE'.Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside refrigerator wall (after word 'CODE' – e.g., '0302').Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first digit, Freezer Temp Up/Down for subsequent digits.After entering all 4 digits, press and hold Freezer Temp Down until code flashes (3 seconds) to save.If display shows '8' during programming: board is defective or incompatible – verify replacement board matches original part number exactly (W10868991 vs W10890094 have different firmware).If correct code won't save: main control board has failed EEPROM – replace board with genuine OEM part.NEVER use generic/unprogrammed boards – will cause permanent PE0000 fault. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: W10868991
Price noted in the current guide: $210-295
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Refrigerator error PE0000 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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