---
type: lookup
id: u
asset: appliance-fault-error-codes
title: "U — Appliance fault and error codes"
sources:
  - https://www.partselect.com/justforfun/Fault-Codes.htm
source_quote: "Fault codes for Maytag ovens, ranges and stoves, as well as Maytag stackable automatic washer and dryer. Example, U: Unbalanced Load - Open lid and re-balance load manually. If error persists, check unbalance switch and control board and replace if faulty."
generated: true
harvested: 2026-08-05
stale_after: 2027-08-05
brand: "Maytag"
appliance_type: "ovens, ranges and stoves, as well as Maytag stackable automatic washer and dryer"
error_code: "U"
meaning: "Unbalanced Load - Open lid and re-balance load manually. If error persists, check unbalance switch and control board and replace if faulty."
verified: true
---
**Brand:** Maytag

**Appliance type:** ovens, ranges and stoves, as well as Maytag stackable automatic washer and dryer

**Error code:** U

**Meaning:** Unbalanced Load - Open lid and re-balance load manually. If error persists, check unbalance switch and control board and replace if faulty.

> Fault codes for Maytag ovens, ranges and stoves, as well as Maytag stackable automatic washer and dryer. Example, U: Unbalanced Load - Open lid and re-balance load manually. If error persists, check unbalance switch and control board and replace if faulty.

Source: <https://www.partselect.com/justforfun/Fault-Codes.htm>