ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
Whirlpool Front Load Washer
Whirlpool Front Load Washer F0 E1 Error Code
What it means
Whirlpool indicates F0 E1 or rL means the Clean Washer cycle was started while the washer detected a load inside.
Try this first
- Remove all items from inside the washer.
- Restart the Clean Washer cycle with the washer empty.
Can I keep using it?⚠ Run the Clean Washer cycle only when the washer is empty
Repair usually required?✅ The manufacturer guidance is to remove the load and restart the Clean Washer cycle
If the error keeps returning
Remove everything from the washer and restart the Clean Washer cycle. Use the linked Whirlpool Product Help article for the manufacturer guidance.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
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