Maytag Dryer error code
Maytag Dryer Error F10
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.
- 2Restore power and check if error persists
Restore power and check if error persists.
- 3If error remains, enter diagnostic mode per model-specific
If error remains, enter diagnostic mode per model-specific procedure (typically holding two buttons during power-on).
A quick explanation
What does F10 mean?
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.
The answer you came for
How to fix Maytag dryer error F10
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft
Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.
- 2
Restore power and check if error persists
Restore power and check if error persists.
- 3
If error remains, enter diagnostic mode per model-specific
If error remains, enter diagnostic mode per model-specific procedure (typically holding two buttons during power-on).
- 4
Run all diagnostic tests, noting any additional fault
Run all diagnostic tests, noting any additional fault codes stored in memory.
- 5
Check all wiring harnesses connected to main control
Check all wiring harnesses connected to main control board WPW10111608 for loose connections, corrosion, or damage—reseat each connector firmly.
- 6
Inspect board for visible damage
Inspect board for visible damage: burnt components, leaking capacitors, or water damage.
- 7
If board appears physically intact but error persists
If board appears physically intact but error persists after harness inspection, EEPROM corruption is likely.
- 8
Replace main control board WPW10111608 with exact model
Replace main control board WPW10111608 with exact model match.
- 9
After installation, enter setup mode to configure cycle
After installation, enter setup mode to configure cycle options and language settings per manufacturer instructions.
- 10
Run full diagnostic cycle to verify all functions
Run full diagnostic cycle to verify all functions operate correctly.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix Dryer Error Disconnect power for 5 minutes to attempt soft reset—this clears temporary memory errors.Restore power and check if error persists.If error remains, enter diagnostic mode per model-specific procedure (typically holding two buttons during power-on).Run all diagnostic tests, noting any additional fault codes stored in memory.Check all wiring harnesses connected to main control board WPW10111608 for loose connections, corrosion, or damage—reseat each connector firmly.Inspect board for visible damage: burnt components, leaking capacitors, or water damage.If board appears physically intact but error persists after harness inspection, EEPROM corruption is likely.Replace main control board WPW10111608 with exact model match.After installation, enter setup mode to configure cycle options and language settings per manufacturer instructions.Run full diagnostic cycle to verify all functions operate correctly. 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: WPW10111608
Price noted in the current guide: $220
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Dryer error F10 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Safety first
Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
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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