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Maytag · Washing machine

rL

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alert

Maytag rL means items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.

Display form
rL
Lookup normalization
RL
Alternate forms
None retained in the official record

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Official meaning, scoped to this source

Maytag rL means items were detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.

Manufacturer
Maytag
Document
Error Codes in Front Load Washers · Official error-code index
Product family
front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table
Market and locale
US · en-US

This is an official-source interpretation for the stated scope, not a confirmed diagnosis. Meaning can change across brands, models, product families, and markets.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · Maytag front-load washers covered by the cited official US support page

Exact model applicability has not been verified.

This release retains family or source-index scope only. Do not infer that an arbitrary model uses this code; confirm it in the exact manufacturer manual.

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Safe external checks

Remove all items from the drum and restart the Clean Washer cycle.

  1. Remove all items from the washer drum.
  2. Restart the Clean Washer cycle with the drum empty.

Safe checks and when to request service

Contact Maytag if rL remains with an empty drum.

  • Contact Maytag if rL remains with an empty drum.

Separate hazard signs such as smoke, flooding, sparks, or a burning smell require the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Do not do

Do not open the washer cabinet.

Use only the documented drum and cycle steps.

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If the message returns

If rL remains with the drum empty, contact Maytag.

Source and scope

Official source verified at release
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table
Content and safety verified on
July 26, 2026
Source updated by manufacturer
Not supplied in the official record

Maytag

Error Codes in Front Load Washers · Official error-code index

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Verification and review status

  • Content meaning and safety verifiedJuly 26, 2026
  • Source reachability statusOfficial source verified at release
  • Automated evidence review completedPassed · July 26, 2026
  • Automated safety rules checkPassed for this published safety boundary
  • Human technical reviewPending — no human completion is claimed
  • Publication gateAutomated publication checks passed · July 26, 2026
  • Official-source conflictNo unresolved conflict admitted to this public release

Automated checks and release approval are not a substitute for a qualified service professional or the exact manufacturer manual.

Evidence used for this guidance

  • rL or F34 table row and page service boundary

    Source-backed summary

    rL or F34 means items were detected during Clean Washer; remove them and restart the cycle. The page directs unresolved codes to Contact Us or Schedule Service.

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