Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF0E7
ApplianceWasher
Clean cycle, but the drum is not empty
Starting the Clean Washer cycle with laundry still inside leads to F0E7: the washer found clothing. The code is listed across front load, top load and laundry tower models.
What to do
Empty the drum of clothing or any load.
Start the Clean Washer cycle over.
If F0E7 continues, service is the next step.
Related codes
F0E1: the near twin on front load models, also seen as rL.
F0E8: water that stays in the tub of a top load washer.
F0E5: lopsided loads in the washer part of a tower.
Washer repair in San Francisco for F0E7
A repeating F0E7 with an empty drum is a reason to book a technician for your Whirlpool washer in San Francisco or around the Bay Area. Ring (415) 687-4102 and see Whirlpool washer repair. Give the model number and say the load was removed.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F0E7 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F0E7 means clothing was detected while the washer was attempting the Clean Washer cycle.
Important 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.
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