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Amana Washer F0 E1 Error Code
Clothes in the drum during Clean Washer on Amana washers.
You started Clean Washer, and the washer senses a load in the drum. It won't run the cleaning cycle with clothes inside.
Compatible models
Amana front-loaders with a Clean Washer cycle. Amana names no specific models.
Also shown as
Amana groups rL with F0 E1 on the same page.
Difficulty
Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.
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How to fix Amana F0 E1
Empty the drum
Take everything out, including small items stuck to the back of the drum or tucked in the door seal.
Start Clean Washer again
Close the door and restart the Clean Washer cycle.
When to call a technician
Drum empty and the code still shows: contact Amana service.
Step-by-step guides for this problem
Frequently asked questions
Which Amana models show the F0 E1 code?
Amana front-loaders with a Clean Washer cycle. Amana names no specific models.
Can I fix Amana F0 E1 myself?
Usually, yes. Most F0 E1 problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: empty the drum.
Other Amana washer codes
- F9 E1Washer is taking too long to drain
- F8 E1Not enough water coming in
- F20No water or too little water
- F21Drain problem
- F5 E1Door switch problem
- F5 E2Door won't lock
- F7 E1Motor can't reach cycle speed
- F8 E2Dispenser system problem
- F8 E3Too much water or foam
- F0 E2Too many suds in the drum
- ErrChange not allowed right now
- IntCycle was paused or canceled
- LoCControl Lock is on
- FdSettings returned to factory defaults
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.