Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeCL
ApplianceWasher
CL is a reminder, not a fault
A front load Maytag washer shows CL once 30 cycles have gone by, to prompt the Clean Washer cycle. The washer is not reporting a failure.
Making it disappear
Complete a Clean Wash cycle and the code goes away by itself; so does it after three cycles. Maytag’s article “Removing Odors from the Interior of a Washer” explains running that cycle. Owners are asked to do nothing more.
Machines that show it
Front load washers.
Other front load display messages
dET: a detergent cartridge message on front load machines.
If a Maytag front load washer in San Francisco or the Bay Area has a real problem alongside the reminder, Maytag washer repair is available on (415) 649-2156. Mention CL, the model number and the cycles run since it appeared.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so CL 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
CL is a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle on front load washers, displayed after 30 cycles.
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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