Maytag · Washing machines
Maytag Washer F0 E1 / F0 E7: Items detected during clean washer
THE SHORT ANSWER
Items detected during clean washer.
Maytag washer F0 E1 / F0 E7 indicates items detected during Clean Washer. The cleaning program requires an empty drum. F0 E1 may also appear as rL.
Look inside the drum before restarting the cleaning cycle.
F0 E1F0 E7Do not force a locked door, bypass a switch or open the cabinet. Shut water off before any hose removal.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Take every garment out of the washer.
What to noteOnly the empty drum remains.
Select Clean Washer again according to the manual. Seek service if the empty machine still reports a load.
What to noteThe maintenance cycle should proceed.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Applies to the documented family
Use the cited Maytag guidance with your model manual. The same display on another appliance can mean something different.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Contact Maytag service if F0 E1 / F0 E7 returns after the applicable owner checks.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- F0 E1 or rL - Front Load Washer
Maytag · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code meaning and owner troubleshooting — Maytag front-load washers covered by the cited Product Help pages.
- F0 E7- Front Load Washer
Maytag · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code meaning and owner troubleshooting — Maytag front-load washers covered by the cited Product Help pages.