Maytag Washer rL: Official Meaning and Checks
Direct answer
What rL means
Official Maytag material describes rL as rL or F-34 Code in the display: This error code indicates that items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. or Have all items been removed before starting the Clean Washer cycle? Remove all clothing from the drum and restart the Clean Washer cycle . This guide records the cited product-family…
Before you begin
Safety first
Safety review is complete for the owner-accessible checks shown here. Do not remove panels, bypass controls, or test live circuits.
- Record the complete displayed code and the full model number before clearing the display.
- Disconnect power before touching a user-accessible filter, hose, burner, or electrical connection.
- Stop using the equipment if it leaks, smells burned or of gas, smokes, sparks, or trips a breaker.
Does this guide apply?
- Region
- United States
- Product family
- Front Load Washers (URL category: Laundry/Washers/FrontLoadWashers/ErrorCodes/OtherErrorCodes)
- Exact models
- Not listed in the cited source. Confirm the full model in the official manual.
- Scope note
- The cited source scope is Front Load Washers (URL category: Laundry/Washers/FrontLoadWashers/ErrorCodes/OtherErrorCodes). Confirm the complete model number before applying the guidance; an empty model list does not imply all models.
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Common paths to check
These are source-backed possibilities, not probability estimates for your specific unit.
- 01 Official source meaning: rL or F-34 Code in the display: This error code indicates that items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. or Have all items been removed before starting the Clean Washer cycle? Remove all clothing from the drum and restart the Clean Washer cycle .
Decision path
Safe checks, in order
- 1
Confirm code and model scope
Compare the complete display and full model number with the cited manufacturer page or manual before applying any troubleshooting instruction.
Expected: The official source explicitly covers the displayed code and product family.
If not resolved: Contact manufacturer support with the full model and serial number.
- 2
Follow the official owner checks
Cycle power to the control to reset the washer: Much like a computer, resetting the washer control can sometimes solve the issues you are experiencing. To reset the washer control panel, it needs to be disconnected from the power source for 5 minutes. If your washer is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for 5 minutes and then plug the unit back in. Cleans even where you can't see affresh® cleans deep inside your appliances reaching components such as the tub, racks, pump, valves, drain, and recirculation hoses. Cleaners are available at many retailers or can be purchased here at affresh® .
Expected: Only the user-accessible condition identified by the official source is corrected.
If not resolved: Stop repeated resets and arrange qualified service if the code returns or the source directs service.
Reset and test
- Cycle power to the control to reset the washer: Cleans even where you can't see; Cycle power to the control to reset the washer:; Much like a computer, resetting the washer control can sometimes solve the issues you are experiencing. To reset the washer control panel, it needs to be disconnected from the power source for 5 minutes. If your washer is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for 5 minutes and then plug the unit back in.
Important: A reset may clear the display but cannot repair the underlying condition; follow only the exact model-specific manufacturer procedure.
Escalation point
Stop and arrange service when
- The code returns after the cited user-accessible checks or the official source directs professional service.
- The equipment leaks, smells burned or of gas, smokes, sparks, overheats, or trips a breaker.
Model-first repair planning
Components that may be involved
The items below describe the documented diagnostic path. They are not a diagnosis and do not identify a compatible replacement part without the complete model and original part number.
- drum
- hose
Official sources
We paraphrase manufacturer material and show the publication scope so you can verify it.
- rL - Error Code, section: Possible Solutions body Maytag · rL (Front Load Washers); source fingerprint 25bc3ee8aa821c135ca875da4c93c0234816a642a888e8b9d35326b5ed858f21 (SHA-256 of page body text) · accessed 2026-08-08
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