Troubleshooting a Maytag ERC

A Maytag ERC stove features electronic control for the oven temperature and various other functions. The electronic range control, or ERC, displays fault codes on the control panel of the appliance to alert you to potential problems with the stove. While these codes vary in that some models may not display a particular code, successful troubleshooting requires that you understand what each code means.

Things You'll Need

• Ohmmeter

Instructions

F1 Error Code

1. Check the oven sensor when you see an F1 error code. In some Maytag ERC stoves, this means that the oven temperature sensor has malfunctioned.

2. Test the sensor, which is usually located inside the oven near the top, using an ohmmeter. At room temperature, the oven sensor should read around 1100 ohms. If the reading is high, the sensor is malfunctioning. A low reading means the sensor has shorted.

3. Contact a service technician for replacement if the ohm reading is extremely low or high.

4. Disconnect the power cord. Detach the ribbon cable connecting the ERC to the stove’s touch pad, then reconnect it.

5. Plug the stove back in and turn it on. If the display shows the F1 code and also beeps, the ERC is faulty and must be replaced.

6. Wait 30 minutes if nothing happens. After that, if you do not see the error code or hear a beep, the touch pad has malfunctioned and must be replaced.

F2, F3, F4 or F5 Error Codes

1. Test the oven sensor, typically located inside the oven near the top, using an ohmmeter when you see an F2 error code. With a Maytag ERC code, this means that the oven temperature sensor has malfunctioned. At room temperature, the oven sensor should read around 1100 ohms. If the reading is high, the sensor is malfunctioning. A low reading means the sensor has shorted.

2. Check that no wires are touching each other. Contact a service technician for replacement if the ohm reading is extremely low or high.

3. Contact a technician to replace the relay board if you see an F2 error code or to repair the ERC panel if you see an F5 error code.

F6 Error Code

1. Check that the stove is plugged in to a proper outlet and receiving adequate power. Do not connect other appliances to the same circuit as your stove.

2. Unplug your stove for about two minutes to reset. Plug the stove in again and the F6 error should disappear.

3. Contact an electrician to inspect your stove connection if the F6 code reappears, or to install a proper circuit if you do not have one.

F7, F8, F9 or F0 Error Codes

1. Inspect the keypad if you see an F7 or F8 error code. This indicates a problem with the keypad that can be triggered by a stuck button.

2. Contact a technician for repair if the keypad is not stuck. A function key in your ERC panel may have shorted.

3. Unlock the door and inspect the latch if you see an F9 error code. Make sure that it is closing properly and that nothing is obstructing the latch. If the error code still flashes, inspect the electronic control panel for loose wires.

4. Disconnect the power cord to your stove and open the back of the ERC panel to locate the fuses. Test each with an ohmmeter for continuity. Replace fuses that show no continuity, or power, and replace the panel.

5. Contact a technician for service if your stove displays an F0 error code. There may be a problem in the circuitry of the ERC, which must be replaced.

References

• RepairClinic: Maytag Fault Codes
• Kwantlen University College: Technology Archive
• brunswick-ga-appliance-repairs.com: Oven and Stove Error Codes