The washer cannot detect water supply because hoses are not attached or faucets are off. The manual's first action is: “Unit will drain for 8 minutes while door remains locked. The drain cycle must be allowed to complete or the error code cannot reset. When complete, touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to restart washer.”
- Model
- Maytag 8TMHW6630HW
- Display shows
- F8
- Type
- Error code
- Source
- Manual p. 43
What F8 means
Check for proper water supply. p. 43
Common causes
- Check for proper water supply. p. 43
- Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve. p. 43
- Both hot and cold water faucets must be ON. p. 43
- Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. p. 43
- If used, auto shut-off connectors and hoses must be properly installed and in working order. p. 43
- Check for proper inlet hoses. p. 43
What to do
- Unit will drain for 8 minutes while door remains locked. The drain cycle must be allowed to complete or the error code cannot reset. When complete, touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to restart washer. p. 43
- Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. p. 43
- Use only manufacturer's recommended inlet hoses. p. 43
If F8 is still not resolved
The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact Maytag service.
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