Maytag Refrigerator / Freezer 8E

Maytag error code 8E indicates: Maytag PowerCold MFI French Door Refrigerator: Diagnostic code 8E indicates ice maker mold temperature thermistor circuit error; automatic ice harvest cycle suspended..

The primary root cause for Maytag code 8E is: On Maytag refrigerators (Maytag Commercial Technology (MCT) heavy-duty direct-drive chassis): Water seepage into mold thermistor cavity, cracked wire pigtail, or open NTC element (nominal 2.7 kΩ at 25°C, 14.5 kΩ at -10°C)..

To resolve error code 8E: Disconnect power. Remove ice maker assembly. Measure mold thermistor resistance across pins (14.5 kΩ at -10°C). If open circuit, replace ice maker module. Press and hold the Water Filter Reset pad for 3 seconds until chime confirms reset and indicator turns blue.

Resetting power (unplugging for 5–10 minutes) clears temporary memory errors. However, if Maytag code 8E persists, the physical component causing On Maytag refrigerators (Maytag Commercial Technology (MCT) heavy-duty direct-drive chassis): Water seepage into mold thermistor cavity, cracked wire pigtail, or open NTC element (nominal 2.7 kΩ at 25°C, 14.5 kΩ at -10°C). must be inspected or replaced.

Set a digital multimeter to ohms (Ω). Disconnect power and test NTC Temperature Sensor Probe (Thermistor) across Across sensor pins 1-2 (unplugged harness). Expected nominal reading is 4.8kΩ–12kΩ (at 20°C–25°C). Tolerance: Negative temperature coefficient: resistance drops smoothly when warmed with fingers. OL = open circuit..

Standard electrical safety protocol: 1. Disconnect 230V mains power before opening panels. 2. Verify zero voltage at test points. 3. Allow hot water or heating elements to cool below 30°C before handling.