What should I check first for Maytag washer error F5E2?

Check nothing is blocking the door and that it closes completely.

F5E2Medium

Maytag washer error F5E2

F5E2 means the door is not locking properly.

Also shows as F5 E2

Symptom
F5E2
Free checks
4 checks
Then the part
An item blocking the door

The 4 free checks

Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.

01
Check nothing is blocking the door and that it closes completely.
02
Press Pause or Cancel twice, then Power once, to clear the code. If it stays, disconnect the power for 5 minutes.
03
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
04
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.

What causes it

Listed most likely first.

Cause	How often	DIY
An item blocking the door	Most common	Yes
Door not closing completely	Common	Yes
Debris in the door lock assembly	Common	Yes
A loose wiring connection at the door lock assembly	Common	Call a pro
The door lock/switch is defective	Common	Call a pro

Before you check anything

Disconnect the power first. Unplug the machine at the socket, or switch off its circuit at the consumer unit if it is hard-wired. Do this before opening any panel, reaching into a pump filter, or moving the appliance.
Turn off the water before disconnecting a hose, and have a towel and a shallow tray ready — a drain hose holds water even when the drum looks empty.
Gas, mains wiring and sealed refrigeration are for a qualified professional — in many countries that is a legal requirement, not advice. If you smell gas, do not touch any switch: leave, and call your gas emergency number from outside.
Stop if you smell burning, see scorched wiring, or find water near an electrical connection. None of those is a code to look up.

The checks on this page are the manufacturer’s own, rewritten and sourced, and they are reference information rather than a repair instruction for your particular machine. Model, age and installation all change what is safe to do. You are the one standing in front of it — if a step looks wrong for the machine you have, trust that and call a technician.