Whirlpool error code rL: The washer detected items in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle, which must be run empty. The cycle was paused.
The washer detected items in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle, which must be run empty. The cycle was paused.
Check your owner's manual for the exact code shown on your display. Most user-setting indicators (Child Lock, Demo Mode, Sabbath Mode, Cooling Off) are intentional features rather than faults.
On most appliances, hold the dedicated Child Lock button (often marked with a key or padlock icon) for 3–5 seconds. The indicator should disappear and a chime confirms the lock is released. On some models, two buttons must be held together — refer to your manual.
Demo Mode shows lights and the display but disables the compressor (refrigerators) or motor (washers). To exit: hold Energy Saver + Lighting (Samsung), or Refrigerator + Power Cool (LG), or the equivalent button combo for 8–10 seconds. A chime confirms the exit and full operation resumes within a few minutes.
Once the user setting is disabled, run a short cycle (or check that the compressor kicks in for a refrigerator) to confirm normal operation has returned. If the appliance still doesn't respond, the issue is no longer a user setting and you should check for an actual fault code.
User-setting indicators often re-appear after power outages or battery changes (on appliances with battery-backed clocks). Note the disable sequence somewhere you can find it again — a sticker on the side of the appliance is a popular DIY approach.