Maytag Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Ice maker will not power on, control panel dark or unresponsive
Control Board Communication Failure
E10
Ice maker displays fan error, unit may shut down or produce little ice
Evaporator Fan Failure
E11
Ice maker indicates defrost or de-ice error, heavy frost or ice buildup around evaporator
Defrost System Failure (if equipped)
E12
Ice maker shows door or bin switch error, unit will not run with bin installed
Bin Switch / Door Switch Failure
E13
Ice maker indicates sensor calibration error, inconsistent ice thickness
Ice Thickness Sensor / Probe Failure
E14
Ice maker displays overfill or overflow error, water spills into bin or cabinet
Reservoir Overfill / Overflow Protection Failure
E15
Ice maker shows cleaning required or sanitation error and may stop producing ice
Maintenance / Cleaning Lockout
E16
Ice maker indicates low ambient temperature error, unit will not run in cold room
Ambient Temperature Out of Range
E17
Ice maker displays high ambient temperature error, production slows or stops
Overtemperature Protection
E18
Ice maker shows communication error between user interface and main control
User Interface to Main Board Communication Fault
E19
Ice maker indicates pump error, no water circulation over evaporator
Circulation Pump Failure
E2
Ice maker runs but does not produce ice, bin remains empty
Evaporator Thermistor Failure
E20
Ice maker shows refrigerant system error, very low or no ice production
Low Refrigerant / Sealed System Fault
E3
Ice maker stops mid-cycle, ice slab too thin or too thick, unit may shut down
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error
E4
Ice maker displays error and shuts down shortly after starting, compressor may not run
High-Pressure Refrigeration System Fault
E5
Ice maker indicates harvest error, ice slab does not release from evaporator
Harvest Cycle Failure
E6
Ice maker shows sensor error, cycles erratically, or shuts down unexpectedly
Bin Thermistor / Ice Level Sensor Failure
E7
Ice maker displays compressor error, compressor does not start or shuts off quickly
Compressor Start Circuit Failure
E8
Ice maker indicates low water or water system error, unit will not start ice production
Water Inlet / Fill System Fault
E9
Ice maker shows drain error, water remains in reservoir or sump
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Failure
Symptom
Condensation or frost forming on the outside of the ice maker cabinet or around the door
Cabinet Sweating / Air Leak
Symptom
Control buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
User Interface Malfunction
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments
Display / LED Failure
Symptom
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear
Cloudy Ice Formation
Symptom
Ice cubes or nuggets are too large or clumped together
Thick Ice / Overfreezing
Symptom
Ice cubes or nuggets are too small or thin
Thin Ice Formation
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor
Contaminated Ice / Odor Transfer
Symptom
Ice maker cycles on and off frequently without making much ice
Short Cycling
Symptom
Ice maker door or bin is hard to open or sticks
Door / Bin Mechanical Binding
Symptom
Ice maker freezes up with solid block of ice in bin or around evaporator
Overfreezing / Ice Block Formation
Symptom
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor
External Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker is very noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or buzzing)
Mechanical Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker lights and display work, but unit will not start ice cycle when turned on
Control Logic / Start Inhibit
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice very slowly, production much lower than normal
Reduced Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker not making any ice at all, no error code displayed
No Ice Production – General
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and does not shut off when bin is full
Bin Full Detection Failure
Symptom
Ice maker trips the circuit breaker when it starts
Electrical Overload / Short Circuit
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively or walks out of place
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker will not turn on, no lights or response from controls
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Water pooling inside the ice bin or cabinet
Internal Drainage Problem
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Ice maker will not power on, control panel dark or unresponsive
|
Control Board Communication Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Ice maker displays fan error, unit may shut down or produce little ice
|
Evaporator Fan Failure | View Details |
| E11 |
Ice maker indicates defrost or de-ice error, heavy frost or ice buildup around evaporator
|
Defrost System Failure (if equipped) | View Details |
| E12 |
Ice maker shows door or bin switch error, unit will not run with bin installed
|
Bin Switch / Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| E13 |
Ice maker indicates sensor calibration error, inconsistent ice thickness
|
Ice Thickness Sensor / Probe Failure | View Details |
| E14 |
Ice maker displays overfill or overflow error, water spills into bin or cabinet
|
Reservoir Overfill / Overflow Protection Failure | View Details |
| E15 |
Ice maker shows cleaning required or sanitation error and may stop producing ice
|
Maintenance / Cleaning Lockout | View Details |
| E16 |
Ice maker indicates low ambient temperature error, unit will not run in cold room
|
Ambient Temperature Out of Range | View Details |
| E17 |
Ice maker displays high ambient temperature error, production slows or stops
|
Overtemperature Protection | View Details |
| E18 |
Ice maker shows communication error between user interface and main control
|
User Interface to Main Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Ice maker indicates pump error, no water circulation over evaporator
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Ice maker runs but does not produce ice, bin remains empty
|
Evaporator Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E20 |
Ice maker shows refrigerant system error, very low or no ice production
|
Low Refrigerant / Sealed System Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Ice maker stops mid-cycle, ice slab too thin or too thick, unit may shut down
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Ice maker displays error and shuts down shortly after starting, compressor may not run
|
High-Pressure Refrigeration System Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Ice maker indicates harvest error, ice slab does not release from evaporator
|
Harvest Cycle Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Ice maker shows sensor error, cycles erratically, or shuts down unexpectedly
|
Bin Thermistor / Ice Level Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Ice maker displays compressor error, compressor does not start or shuts off quickly
|
Compressor Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Ice maker indicates low water or water system error, unit will not start ice production
|
Water Inlet / Fill System Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Ice maker shows drain error, water remains in reservoir or sump
|
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or frost forming on the outside of the ice maker cabinet or around the door
|
Cabinet Sweating / Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Control buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
|
User Interface Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments
|
Display / LED Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear
|
Cloudy Ice Formation | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes or nuggets are too large or clumped together
|
Thick Ice / Overfreezing | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes or nuggets are too small or thin
|
Thin Ice Formation | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a bad taste or odor
|
Contaminated Ice / Odor Transfer | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker cycles on and off frequently without making much ice
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker door or bin is hard to open or sticks
|
Door / Bin Mechanical Binding | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker freezes up with solid block of ice in bin or around evaporator
|
Overfreezing / Ice Block Formation | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is very noisy during operation (grinding, rattling, or buzzing)
|
Mechanical Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker lights and display work, but unit will not start ice cycle when turned on
|
Control Logic / Start Inhibit | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes ice very slowly, production much lower than normal
|
Reduced Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making any ice at all, no error code displayed
|
No Ice Production – General | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs continuously and does not shut off when bin is full
|
Bin Full Detection Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker trips the circuit breaker when it starts
|
Electrical Overload / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively or walks out of place
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not turn on, no lights or response from controls
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling inside the ice bin or cabinet
|
Internal Drainage Problem | View Details |
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