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Error Code

LG Washer dL Error Code

VERIFIED

Error code dL
Appliance Washer

The dL message on an LG top-load washer says the door lock is not doing its job. Usually the door is shut, and the washer refuses to run anyway.

Causes listed in the manual

  • Foreign objects can block the lock, located at the right of the door.
  • Damp surroundings, a bathroom for instance, let moisture harm the components.
  • An item is caught inside the door.
  • The door switch is faulty, or the door latch is damaged.

Sequence to follow

  1. Clear anything stuck in or near the lock.
  2. Disconnect the washer from power for 10 seconds.
  3. Plug it back in and run the cycle again.
  4. If the washer stands in a damp room, relocate it to a drier spot, or open windows from time to time for airflow.

When to stop

A lock that looks damaged, or a dL that does not go away, calls for an inspection of the washer.

Other codes to compare

  • dE3: a lid that did not latch on the SideKick pedestal washer
  • E3: a drain motor problem on top-load models

Top-load washer service around San Francisco

To have a persistent dL looked at, reach (415) 223-7887 and ask about LG washer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Have the code, your washer’s model number and the cleaning and unplugging steps you completed ready.

Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so dL 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

dL on an LG top-load washer means the door locking mechanism is not functioning, so the washer will not run with the door closed.

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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