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Whirlpool Washer rL Code Items Found in Drum

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Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Code overview at a glance.

The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.

Error code rL
Appliance Washer
Content status Verified
Quick answer

Items left in a front load Whirlpool washer trigger rL or F-34 when the Clean Washer cycle starts.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so rL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

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What this code may mean.

A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.

Items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.

Start a Clean Washer cycle with something still inside, and a Whirlpool front load washer can answer with rL or F-34: items were detected in the washer.

Fixes from the owner’s manual

Empty the drum

Check that every item is out before the Clean Washer cycle begins. Remove all clothing from the drum and run that cycle again.

Cycle power to the control

Resetting the control panel means cutting its power for 5 minutes. Pull the plug, or switch the breaker off, wait, then restore power and watch for the code.

Similar-looking codes

See PF for power interruptions and SUD for excess suds.

Service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Is rL still lit with nothing in the drum? Phone our service center at (844) 968-2053. It covers the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, so share the model number and the reset result.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: rL – Error Code

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Safety warning before you continue.

Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.

Important

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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