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Whirlpool Washer Code F0E1: Clean Cycle Found Clothes in the Drum

F0E1 appears when the Clean Washer cycle is started while the machine senses a load inside. On a Whirlpool all-in-one washer-dryer such as the WFC8090GX, it means items are still in the drum when the cleaning…

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Code
F0E1
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F0E1 means

F0E1 appears when the Clean Washer cycle is started while the machine senses a load inside. On a Whirlpool all-in-one washer-dryer such as the WFC8090GX, it means items are still in the drum when the cleaning cycle begins. On Whirlpool front-load washers, the Duet and WFW family including the WFW5620HW, WFW9150WW and WFW90HEFW, the same code may read as F0 E1 or rL. Either way the cleaning cycle will not run until the drum is empty.

Common causes of F0E1

  • Clothing, a towel or a stray sock left in the drum
  • Clean Washer started with a load inside
  • A load sensing input reading a load that is not there, which we check last
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and take out everything in the drum, including small items in the door fold. 2. Close the door. 3. Restart the Clean Washer cycle with the cleaning tablet or cleaner your washer calls for. 4. Run laundry afterward only when the cleaning cycle has finished.

! Why to stop there
  • If the drum is empty and F0E1 stays, the load sensing needs to be tested.
  • We check the door gasket and drum for small hidden items before we look at controls.
  • You hear the price in writing before any work starts.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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No Water DetectedWhirlpool Front-Load Washer Message "No Water Detected": What to Check OFb or ofbWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Code OFb or Ofb: Load Out of Balance oLWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Code oL: Overloaded Tub PFWhirlpool Washer Code PF: Power Failure During the Cycle Rinse Light OnWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Rinse Light On: Spray Rinse in Progress rLWhirlpool Front-Load Washer Code rL: Items Found During Clean Washer LdWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Code Ld: Water Is Slow to Leave the Tub Sd or 5dWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Code Sd or 5d: Suds Reduction Is Running
F0E1F0E1 questions
Why do I see F0E1 when I run Clean Washer?

The washer senses a load in the drum and will not start a cleaning cycle with clothes inside. Empty the drum completely and start it again.

Could a sock in the door seal cause it?

Yes. Items can hide in the folds of the door gasket, so run your hand around it and look at the back of the drum before restarting.

Does F0E1 appear on a normal wash?

No, it is tied to the Clean Washer cycle. If it shows on a normal wash, the washer is reading a load it should not, and we should look at it.

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