Maytag · Washing machine
Ofb
Normal status or functionstatus message
Maytag Ofb means the load is out of balance and the washer is running a correction routine.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Maytag top-load HE washers covered by the cited official US Product Help table
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Allow correction to continue or redistribute the stopped load evenly before restarting.
- Allow correction to continue or redistribute the stopped load evenly before restarting.
Stop and get service when
Contact Maytag if Ofb remains after the supported action.
- Contact Maytag if Ofb remains after the supported action.
Do not do
Do not open the washer cabinet, access the pump, test wiring, or disassemble water connections.
Limit checks to controls, the accessible lid, load, faucets, and exterior hoses.
If the message returns
Contact Maytag if Ofb remains.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- top-load high-efficiency washers
- Official source last checked
- July 26, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Maytag
Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers · Official error-code index
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