Maytag MED6230HW electric dryer
- Category
- Dryers
- Model number
- MED6230HW
- Region
- United States and Canada
- Manual
- W11555818 revision Rev A
- Verified
- Error L2
- Check Vent
- Dryer will not start
- Drying takes longer than expected, or the dryer stops before the load is dry
- How to clean the lint screen
- How to wash the lint screen with a brush
- How to clean the dryer drum
- How to change the drum light bulb
- How to level the dryer
- How to remove and replace the dryer door
- How to remove and install the base trim
- How to prepare the dryer for non-use or storage
- How to prepare a cord-connected dryer for moving
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| L2 | The dryer ran its installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle and the dryer heater is not turning on. The manual says there might be a power supply problem in the house. | Checks |
| Check Vent | The dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. | 2 causes |
L2
An L2 code shows on the first cycle. The dryer ran its installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle and the dryer heater is not turning on. The manual says there might be a power supply problem in the house.
Problems
- Dryer will not start4 causes in the manual. First: controls and Start button
- Drying takes longer than expected, or the dryer stops before the load is dry5 causes in the manual. First: the lint screen is blocked by lint.
Odor when the dryer is first heated
The odor is common when the heating element is first used and goes away. Source: Complete Installation Checklist, p. 22
Discoloration at the rear of the drum
Garments with unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton, may discolor the rear of the drum. These stains are not harmful and will not stain future loads. Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the dryer interior, p. 27
How-to
- How to clean the lint screenBefore or after every load. The lint screen is in the door opening of the dryer.
- How to wash the lint screen with a brushEvery 6 months, or more often if the screen clogs from residue. Detergent and fabric softener residue can lengthen drying times or stop the dryer before the load is dry.
- How to clean the dryer drumWhen the drum needs cleaning.
- How to change the drum light bulbOn models with a drum light, when the bulb needs replacing.
- How to level the dryerWhen the dryer is not level. The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly.
- How to remove and replace the dryer doorOnly when removal is necessary; removing the door is not suggested for normal use. Make sure the dryer is off and cool. The door is heavy.
- How to remove and install the base trimOn models with base trim, such as before moving the dryer.
- How to prepare the dryer for non-use or storageBefore a vacation or an extended period without using the dryer.
- How to prepare a cord-connected dryer for movingBefore moving a dryer that connects with a power supply cord.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clean the lint screen | Before or after each load | Source: Important Safety Instructions; Dryer Care, pp. 4, 27 |
| Wash the lint screen with a nylon brush | Every 6 months, or more often if it clogs from residue | Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the lint screen, p. 27 |
| Clean the dryer drum with mild dish detergent and very warm water | Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the dryer interior, p. 27 | |
| Remove lint from inside the dryer cabinet; this should be done by a qualified appliance servicer or ventilation system cleaner (professional service) | Every 2 years, or more often depending on dryer usage | Source: Dryer Care: Removing accumulated lint, p. 27 |
| Remove lint from the entire length of the exhaust vent system (professional service) | At least every 2 years, or more often depending on dryer usage | Source: Dryer Care: Removing accumulated lint; Check your vent system for good air flow, pp. 27-28 |
| Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood | Source: Dryer Care: Maintain good air flow, p. 28 | |
| Keep the area around the dryer clear of items that block airflow, including piles of laundry in front of it | Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the dryer location, p. 27 | |
| Connect or disconnect the dryer's electrical supply (power supply cord or direct wire) (professional service) | Source: Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only, p. 7 | |
| Disconnect the wiring from a direct-wired dryer before moving it (professional service) | Source: Non-Use, Storage, and Moving Care, p. 29 | |
| Convert the dryer to exhaust through the bottom or sides (professional service) | Source: Venting: Plan Vent System, p. 18 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum light bulb | – | 10 W appliance bulb (models with a drum light). | Source: Dryer Care: Changing the drum light, p. 28 |
Specifications
Electric dryers need a separate 30 A circuit. Clean the lint screen before or after each load, and do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Source: Location Requirements; Important Safety Instructions; Dryer Care, pp. 4, 6, 27
At the start of its first cycle the dryer runs an installation diagnostic routine. If the heater is not turning on, it shows an L2 code. If the Airflow screen reads Check Vent, the vent may be crushed or blocked. Source: Complete Installation Checklist, p. 22
The last part of a tumble dryer cycle runs without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a cycle before the end unless all items are removed quickly and spread out so the heat dissipates. Source: Important Safety Instructions, p. 4
| Electrical supply (U.S.) | 3- or 4-wire, single-phase 120/240 V, 60 Hz AC (or 120/208 V if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30 A circuit fused on both sides of the line; no extension cord. A 4-wire connection is required for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile homes | Source: Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only, p. 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical supply (Canada) | 4-wire, single-phase 120/240 V, 60 Hz AC on a separate 30 A circuit; the 5 ft (1.52 m) power cord plugs into a standard 14-30R receptacle | Source: Electric Dryer Power Hookup - Canada Only, p. 8 |
| Floor | Must support a dryer weight of 200 lb (90.7 kg); level with a maximum slope of 1 in (25 mm) under the entire dryer | Source: Location Requirements, p. 6 |
| Installation temperature | Do not operate, install or store where it is exposed to water or weather, or at temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C); lower temperatures may keep the dryer from shutting off at the end of automatic sensor cycles and lengthen drying times | Source: Location Requirements, p. 6 |
| Garage installation | Place the dryer at least 18 in (460 mm) above the floor | Source: Location Requirements, p. 6 |
| Exhaust vent | 4 in (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps only; no plastic or metal foil vent; exhaust outdoors, not into a gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space or concealed space; seal joints with clamps, not screws or duct tape; no booster fan in the exhaust duct | Source: Venting: Venting Requirements, pp. 4, 17 |
| Exhaust hood | At least 12 in (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may obstruct the exhaust, such as flowers, rocks, bushes or snow | Source: Venting: Venting Requirements, p. 17 |
| Flexible metal vent | Acceptable only if accessible to clean; fully extended and supported; total length not more than 7 3/4 ft (2.4 m); not in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors | Source: Venting: Venting Requirements, p. 17 |
| Maximum vent length, rigid metal with angled hood | 0 turns 64 ft (20 m); 1 turn 54 ft (16.5 m); 2 turns 44 ft (13.4 m); 3 turns 35 ft (10.7 m); 4 turns 27 ft (8.2 m). Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer, so add one turn when reading the chart | Source: Venting: Plan Vent System, p. 18 |
| Elbows | No more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; 45° elbows give better airflow than 90° elbows | Source: Venting; Dryer Care: Maintain good air flow, pp. 17, 28 |
| Closet installation | A closet door needs ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door; louvered doors with equivalent openings are acceptable; 1 in (25 mm) extra space on all sides is recommended to reduce noise transfer; no other fuel-burning appliance in the same closet | Source: Location Requirements, p. 6 |
| Drum light bulb (some models) | 10 W appliance bulb only | Source: Dryer Care: Changing the drum light, p. 28 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for MED6230HW in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Maytag.
Sources
- Dryer Installation and Care Instructions Manual. Whirlpool Corporation (Maytag). Document W11555818, revision Rev A, 88 pages, en-US. maytag.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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