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warning Maytag
Error Code Check Vent indicator is lit
The lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed, kinked, or has too many turns.
? What Causes This
Blocked lint screen or vent, crushed or kinked vent ducting, too many elbows in vent system, or lint accumulation in exhaust hood.
✓ How to Fix It
- Clean lint screen.
- Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked.
- Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris.
- Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
- Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended run length and number of elbows.
- Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
- If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned.
Source: page 17 of the official manual
From the manual
This error code appears in:
Maytag Washing Machine (Owners-Manual-W10596)