What FAE4 or F10E4 Means
Maytag documents FAE4 and F10E4 together with the potential cause given as a diverter valve error. The diverter is what sends water to the upper rack, the lower rack or the third-level arm in turn; when the control cannot confirm it has moved to the position asked for, it reports this code.
Common Causes of FAE4 or F10E4
- Transient fault cleared by a reset
- Debris in the diverter housing
- Diverter motor or its position sensor failed
- Restricted water flow from a blocked filter
- Control not reading the valve position
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Reset the control by removing power for thirty seconds - unplug the machine or switch off its breaker - then restore power and run a short cycle. Then run a normal cycle and watch which racks actually get washed - a diverter stuck in one position typically leaves one rack clean and the other barely touched, and noticing which is useful. Rinse the sump filter and check each spray arm turns freely while you are there, since restricted flow can affect how the diverter behaves. If the code returns, the valve or its position sensor needs replacing.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The diverter sits in the pump housing beneath the tub, reached by removing the machine from its cabinet with the supply disconnected.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.