Amana · Washer Minor

F0E1 — / rL — Clean Washer Cycle Started With a Load Inside

On Amana front-load washers, F0 E1 (or rL) means the Clean Washer cycle has been started but the washer detects a load inside. Remove any items from the drum, then restart the Clean Washer cycle.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Open the washer and remove ALL items from the drum.
  2. Restart the Clean Washer (Affresh) cycle with the drum completely empty.
  3. If F0E1 / rL still appears with a genuinely empty drum, inspect the pressure/level sensor and its hose for blockage, or have it serviced.

Why it happens

Typical signs: F0E1 or rL shown at the start of the Clean Washer cycle · Clean Washer cycle will not proceed · Items still present in the drum

  • Laundry or items left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle This is by far the most common cause — the Clean Washer (Affresh) cycle is designed to run with an empty drum.
  • Load-sensing or pressure-sensor misread (uncommon) If the drum is truly empty and the code persists, the load/pressure sensor or its hose may need checking.

Parts you may need

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Frequently asked questions

What does the F0E1 code mean on a Amana washer?

On Amana front-load washers, F0 E1 (or rL) means the Clean Washer cycle has been started but the washer detects a load inside. Remove any items from the drum, then restart the Clean Washer cycle.

What causes the F0E1 code on a Amana washer?

Laundry or items left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle: This is by far the most common cause — the Clean Washer (Affresh) cycle is designed to run with an empty drum. Load-sensing or pressure-sensor misread (uncommon): If the drum is truly empty and the code persists, the load/pressure sensor or its hose may need checking.

Is it safe to keep using a Amana washer with a F0E1 error?

Yes — fix when convenient. This is rated a minor-severity fault.

How do I fix F0E1 on a Amana washer?

Open the washer and remove ALL items from the drum. Restart the Clean Washer (Affresh) cycle with the drum completely empty. If F0E1 / rL still appears with a genuinely empty drum, inspect the pressure/level sensor and its hose for blockage, or have it serviced.

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.amana.com.