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LG Dishwasher Error Code CL: Meaning and Fix

CL
How CL appears on a LG dishwasher display.
Main control board for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the CL code
Sears PartsDirect product image (LG OEM part EBR79686304)

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. LG codes are short letter pairs; a capital O differs from a zero.

LG appliances show short alphabetic codes (OE, IE, UE on washers, Er plus letters on refrigerators) and, on ThinQ models, a Smart Diagnosis option. LG also builds many Kenmore Elite units. The codes apply to model numbers such as LDF7774ST, LDT5678SS and DLEX3900B; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes CL

How to fix it

  1. Look for the lock icon or CL.
  2. Long press Half Load and Energy Saver for three seconds.
  3. Check that the display clears.
  4. Start a cycle.

Questions

Does power off clear it?

No, the lock stays.

Which buttons?

Half Load and Energy Saver on many models.

Is CL a defect?

No.

Other LG dishwasher codes

Float switch for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the AE codeAELeak detectedWater inlet valve for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the FE codeFEOverfill errorWater inlet valve for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the IE codeIEWater inlet errorDishwasher filter for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the OE codeOEWater outlet errorGeneric LG dishwasher image (main control board); the tE code is not tied to one single parttETemperature sensor errorHeating element for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the HE codeHEHeater error

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including LDF7774ST, LDT5678SS, LDP6797ST, LDFN4542S, SDWB24S3.