How to Fix Amana Washer Error RL

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Error Code: RL Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Items detected in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle.

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How to Fix RL Error (Step-by-Step)

Press the ‘Pause’ or ‘Cancel’ button to stop the Clean Washer cycle.
Wait for the lid to unlock, which may take a moment.
Open the washer lid and look inside the drum and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
Remove any clothing, towels, or other items that were left inside.
Close the lid securely and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
Select the ‘Clean Washer’ cycle again and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
Press the ‘Start’ button to run the cycle with a completely empty drum.
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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