How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error LED Flash Code 1

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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate

Problem: Service mode diagnostic: 1 flash = fresh food thermistor fault (matches F1 code)

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How to Fix Refrigerator Error

Enter service mode: Press Door Alarm + Freezer Down 3 sec until display shows ‘PE’.
Press Freezer Up until ‘S1’ displays – board will flash LED pattern corresponding to fault history.
One flash repeated = fresh food thermistor fault.
Follow F1 repair procedure above: test/replace thermistor WPW10383615, inspect wiring harness.
After repair, clear fault history by entering service mode test #25 (fault reset) – press Freezer Up until ’25’ displays, then press Refrigerator Up once.

OEM Part #: WPW10383615

Estimated Market Price: $45-65

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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