Maytag · Washing machine
dET
Evidence-backed user actionalert
Maytag dET means the detergent cartridge is not detected in the dispenser on select front-load washer models.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Maytag front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Insert the dispenser cartridge correctly and fully close the dispenser drawer, or ignore dET when using single-load detergent doses.
- Insert the detergent cartridge correctly and fully close the dispenser drawer.
Stop and get service when
Contact Maytag or schedule service if the display remains after the documented check.
- Contact Maytag if dET remains after the documented check.
Do not do
Do not open internal dispenser components.
Limit checks to the accessible dispenser.
If the message returns
If dET remains, contact Maytag or schedule service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table
- Official source last checked
- July 25, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Maytag
Error Codes in Front Load Washers · Official error-code index
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