Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeCL, Cd
ApplianceDishwasher
If the display on an Electrolux dishwasher reads CL or Cd, the door is either standing open or was shut without catching the latch. This comes from the Electrolux owner support guide for dishwashers sold in the US.
Steps for the owner
Shut the door and make sure the latch catches.
Once the latch has caught, the code switches itself off.
When the door will not close at all, contact service so the dishwasher can be checked and repaired.
If another code is showing
Er01 is the leak detector reporting water under the tub.
Er08 is a touch switch on the user interface found bad or shorted.
Er09 is a communication failure between the main user board and the power supply.
Dishwasher repair in San Francisco
A door that refuses to latch can be looked at through our San Francisco team, (415) 449-0036, which covers the Bay Area; read about Electrolux dishwasher repair first if you like. Mention the code, the model number and whether the door closes at all.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so CL, Cd 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 (also shown as Cd) means the dishwasher door is open or has not been closed and latched successfully.
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.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
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