How to Fix a Frigidaire Dishwasher Showing a "CL" Code

Be sure to properly shut the door after adding more dirty dishes.

Even if this safety feature were to malfunction, you would hear and see water spilling out the top and sides of the appliance. This may seem unnecessary, but the message could help you avoid water damage to your kitchen floor and basement ceiling. Getting rid of this code is nearly intuitive, but you should check for any blockages before going back to dishwashing as usual.

1. Open the Frigidaire dishwasher's door, completely and carefully. Don't swing the door open to where hot water, dishwasher detergent and rinse aid could come in contact with your skin or spill onto the floor.

2. Look for objects that might prevent the dishwasher's door from securely closing. Many Frigidaire dishwashers have a rubber gasket around the door frame that forms an airtight seal to keep dishwashing water and food particles in. However, fallen utensils and large food particles could be preventing the door from forming a good seal. Use a paper towel to wipe around this rubber gasket and its contact surface.

3. Close the door. Press firmly and listen for the latch to engage as a part of the locking mechanism. The Frigidaire dishwasher should automatically resume the current cycle.

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If the rubber gasket has been damaged or torn you may need to contact a service technician to order and replace this part. Navigate to the Frigidaire Appliances website to download the dishwasher user's manual that is specific to your model. The model number is typically found around the door frame on the dishwasher. The telephone contact number for Frigidaire Appliances is 800-374-4432, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.