Code overview
- Error code
- rL / F-34
- Appliance
- Washer
rL or F-34 on a front load Maytag washer means items were detected during the Clean Washer cycle.
What this code means
rL / F-34
rL (F-34) means items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.
An rL on the display of a front load Maytag washer, also written F-34, shows up during the Clean Washer cycle. It means the washer detected items inside.
Fix it in two steps
- Make sure everything has been removed before you start the Clean Washer cycle. Take all clothing out of the drum, then restart the Clean Washer cycle.
- If the code stays, reset the control. Like a computer, a washer control can sometimes recover after a restart. Disconnect the washer from power for 5 minutes: if it is plugged into an outlet, unplug it, wait, then plug it back in.
Series covered
This applies to front load Maytag washers.
Related codes
- PF: a power failure interrupted the cycle.
- SUD: another front load display message, for excess suds.
Maytag washer service in Los Angeles
Still seeing rL after the power reset? Reach our Los Angeles team at (310) 882-7671 about Maytag washer repair. Tell us the code, the model number and whether the drum was empty when the cycle started.
Safety warning
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.
Sources & references
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