Maytag MER8800FZ Repair Guide
A Whirlpool built electric range in Maytag trim with true convection and a 6.4 cu ft oven. It shares its parts and service procedures with the equivalent Whirlpool models, and adds one component the basic ranges do not have. A convection element and fan that can fail on their own.
Maytag MER8800FZ is an electric range, true convection oven & range sold 2015 to 2022. Its most common repair is oven will not heat on bake, usually $150 to $310.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 4 error codes decoded.
- An oven & range like this lasts about 15 to 20 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven will not heat on bake | Bake element failed | Replace bake element | not listed | $150 to $310 |
| Convection cooking uneven or fan not turning | Convection fan motor or convection element failure | Replace convection motor or element | not listed | $220 to $450 |
| Temperature consistently off by 50°F or more | Oven temperature sensor drift | Replace temperature sensor | not listed | $130 to $280 |
| Door will not unlock after self clean | Door lock motor assembly | Replace door lock assembly | not listed | $170 to $350 |
| Oven door will not close square, heat escaping | Worn door hinges | Replace hinge pair | not listed | $180 to $380 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F2E1 | Runaway oven temperature |
| F3E0 | Oven sensor open |
| F5E0 | Door lock switch disagreement |
| F9E0 | Door latch cannot reach unlocked position |
Tech notes
Self clean is the single hardest thing this range ever does to itself, and door lock and element failures cluster in the weeks after a clean cycle. Customers with a locked door and an F9E0 almost always ran self clean recently, worth asking before you diagnose anything else.
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