How to Fix Electrolux Washer Error CL
Control Lock (Child Lock) is activated.
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Electrolux
Control Lock (Child Lock) is activated.
Control lock activated.
Water Leakage / Suds / Blocked Filter – General error for water leakage, excessive suds, or a blocked filter.
No flowmeter signal.
Mismatch between the cycle selector and the main control board’s cycle data.
Touch sensor on the user interface is not responding.
Frequency of power out of limits.
Supply voltage too high.
Supply voltage too low.
Indicates an imbalance between the pressure switches.
The machine is not taking in water.
The machine is not draining.
Water leak detected.
Problem with the draining pump.
Excessive heating in the motor (thermal fuse).
Pressure switch fault.
Heating element fault.
Temperature sensor problem.
Indicates an imbalance during a spin cycle or a motor fault.
Motor triac short circuit.
Water level sensor detects overfill.
Motor tacho signal missing.
Door lock triac fault.
Water inlet valve triac fault.
EEPROM error.
Drawer reed switch not closed.
Door error.
The washing machine is in demonstration mode and will not operate a wash cycle.
Drying heater error.
Door lock error.
Demo mode is activated.
The door is not closed.
Door switch error or excessive suds detected.
This code is not consistently defined across sources, but generally points to an issue with a pressure switch or water…
Insufficient water supply.
Door is open.
Door is unlocked.
Low water temperature.
High water temperature.
Water level is too high at the end of a program.
Water overfill.
Heating error or defective heater.
Water inlet fault; the machine is not taking in water or the water pressure is too low.
The appliance is not filling with water during the washing phase of the cycle.
The washer is not filling with water during the rinse phase.
A water leak has been detected.
Failure in the ignition control to detect a flame (for washer-dryer models with gas heating).
Draining problem; the machine is not draining water.
Draining fault, specifically that water has not been removed from the tank within a set time.
The washing machine is not draining after the rinse cycle.
Fault with the drain pump triac, which controls the drain pump.
Fault in the sensing circuit of the drain pump triac.
An incorrect input signal is being sent to the microprocessor.
Signals a problem with the door lock mechanism.
Water pressure sensor problem.
Faulty pressure switch.
Calibration problem with the pressure switch.
Inconsistent operation of water level sensors.
Incongruency between the electronic pressure switch and the anti-boiling pressure switch level for over 60 seconds.
The water level is too high.
Breakdown of the sensor that prevents the heating element from turning on without the required water level.
Malfunction of the first water level sensor (I).
Blocked pressure chamber or pressure-sensing hydraulic circuit.
Malfunction of the water overflow level sensor.
Heating element relay sensing faulty; input signal to microprocessor is consistently 0V or 5V, indicating a faulty circuit board.
Water level in the drum is too high.
Door Lock Error (Variant) – Similar to E30, often related to the door switch or latch.
The door is not closed tightly.
Malfunction of the door lock.
Malfunction of the lock triac.
Breakdown of the door closing sensor.
Malfunction in the door lock control circuit on the electronic controller.
Door is detected as open while the control board is trying to lock it.
Problem with the temperature sensor (NTC).
Motor / Inverter Error – Issue with the drive motor or its control system.
Short circuit in the drive motor’s control element (triac).
No signal from the tachometer generator to the electronic controller.
Malfunction of the drive motor control circuit.
Failure of one of the two contact groups of the drive motor reversing relay.
Motor overheating.
High motor current.
High current on inverter.
High current on motor phase.
No tachometer signal for 3 seconds after the motor has started.
High temperature on the heat sink of the electronic control board.
Motor control under voltage.
Input voltage is too high (over 430V).
Communication problem between the main control board and the motor control board.
Motor control is continuously resetting.
Problem with the heating element.
Heating Error – Washer not heating water or taking too long to heat.
Insufficient heating; the water does not reach the programmed temperature.
Overheating during the wash cycle.
Malfunction of the heating element relay.
Heater sensing relay issue.
Current leakage from the heating element.
Heating element relay failure.
Control Board Error.
Problem with the motor.
Temperature Sensor Error – Issue with the water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor).
Malfunction of the temperature sensor (increased resistance).
Dryer temperature sensor fault; open circuit in the heater temperature sensing circuit.
Fault in the dryer temperature sensor circuit.
Wash NTC sensor improperly positioned.
Water temperature sensor error; no signal from the thermistor to the control board.
NTC temperature for the cold water valve over the limits; hot and cold water hoses likely switched.
Problem with the water level sensor.
Pump / Filter Blockage – Often related to drain issues, indicating a blockage or pump problem.
Error at the reset position of the program selector. This can sometimes indicate an error in the dosing tray or…
Problem detected in the operation of the program selector.
Error detected while reading data from the selector.
Recirculation pump triac failure.
Recirculation pump failure.
Incorrect UI table.
User interface microcontroller fault.
Problem with the electronic board.
Communication / PCB Error – Communication fault between control boards or a main control board issue.
Communication error between the user interface and the main control board.
Inconsistent user interface and main control board.
Incorrect configuration of the washing machine’s main control board.
Incorrect configuration of the washing machine’s cycle.
Communication error between the main board and the display board.
Incompatibility between the hardware version and the appliance’s configuration.
Communication error between the main control board and the DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
Incongruence between the sound and light module and the main board.
The firmware between the speaker and the input/output electronics is not in order.
Communication error between micro-processor and FLASH memory.
User interface configuration problem.
Communication error between the main board and the display.
Communication error between the main control board and the user interface.
Communication error between the main control board and peripheral devices (like the motor control board).
Drum positioning system (DSP) defective in top-loading machines.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) recognition error.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) communication error.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) defect; triac for DPS defect.
Faulty DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Thyristor or main voltage sensing failure.
Defective drum door in top-loading machines.
Line safe relay sensing failure.
Problems with too low voltage of the power supply.
The frequency of the power supply is incorrect or outside the acceptable range.
The supply voltage is too high.
The supply voltage is too low.
Zero Watt relay alarm; low power supply voltage.
Safety relay problem on the electronic board.
Faulty identification of the protective circuit; sensing circuit on safety system defective.
The water fill valve is blocked.
Security sensor giving an error.
Safety sensor with an anomaly.
Current sensor alarm.
A data communication error has occurred between the WD board and the main PCB.
Indicates a fault with the drying heating element relay 1.
Signals a fault with the drying heating element relay 2.
A general fault indicating faulty wiring, a defective WD board, or a faulty main PCB.
There is no communication between the main PCB and the display board.
Appears in demo mode.
The drain filter is clogged.
There is too much foam in the drum.
Aquastop system activated.
The load is unbalanced.
Power supply problem.
The frequency of the power supply is out of the operational range.
The power supply voltage is too high (higher than ~270V for more than 5 seconds).
The power supply voltage is too low.
Line WD relay failure.
Faulty wiring or a defective Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
Safety system sensing circuit fault, indicating an invalid microprocessor input voltage.
The wash cycle has finished.
Internal fault in the control.
Communication error between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU).
Communication fault between the touch control board and the main control board.
Bad EEPROM Identification/Checksum error.
Ignition control failure.
Motor control board error.
Overheating fault with the dryer part (in washer-dryer models).
Water temperature problem.
Water level problem.
The washer is not advancing through its cycles.
A keypad problem has been detected.
Control reset.
Water level sensor fault.
Hot and cold water hoses are inverted.
Demo mode.
Flood condition detected.
Heating element error.
Reversed hot and cold water hoses.
Reversed hot and cold water hoses.
Reversed hot and cold water hoses.
Reversed hot and cold water hoses.
Control board error.
No spray arm detection; the spray arm cannot rotate properly or there is a faulty sensor.
The child lock feature is activated, preventing changes to the settings.
Water leak detected.
Low water pressure.
The washing machine does not detect any water entering the tub.
The wash cycle is paused.
Power failure.
The machine is in a reset state.
The 'Extra Rinse' option has been selected for the current wash cycle.
Sensor error.
Too many suds detected.
Thermistor error.
Unbalanced load detected.
Electrolux
Capacitive sensor errors.
Door opened at start.
Software/config errors.
Auto Dry setting is selected.
Drainage problem.
Not specified in search results.
Indicates a problem with the temperature sensor.
Communication error between the main board and the UI board.
Configuration error.
Not specified in search results.
Close door - door switch error.
Demo mode is active.
Drain pump activated.
Door switch is not closed.
No error detected during the last cycle.
General EEPROM fault; problem with communication between EEPROM and the microprocessor.
Checksum Error; problem with communications or memory did not check.
Non-fatal R/W error; problem reading or writing to memory or input/output.
Drying error - Requested drying time is longer than maximum allowed.
Gas error - A flame was not detected on gas-heated dryers.
Vacuum switch - The vacuum switch does not shut within 5 seconds after the dryer is started.
Vacuum switch - The vacuum switch was already closed when an attempt to start the dryer was made.
Input sensor disconnected - The inlet thermistor or wiring to the thermistor is open.
Output sensor disconnected - The outlet thermistor or wiring to the thermistor is open.
Water doesn't drain.
Faulty canister fill pump triac.
Condensate pump is defective or blocked.
The frequency of the capacitive level sensor is outside the acceptable range.
Fault in the compressor cooling fan sensor circuit.
Drum overfilled.
Moisture sensor frequency is too high.
Moisture sensor frequency is too low.
Pressure sensor indicates water overfill.
Humidity Sensor Failed.
Door is open.
Door opened at start.
Door sensing error.
Faulty door closing sensor.
Motor or software problem.
Motor relay failure.
Motor stopped or not starting.
Motor centrifugal switch failure.
Motor sensing failure.
Motor overheating.
High motor current.
High current on inverter.
High current on motor phase.
The inverter board is overheated.
The motor control board is receiving insufficient voltage.
The input voltage to the inverter board is too high.
A data transfer error has occurred between the inverter board and the main PCB.
There is a communication error between the inverter and the main PCB.
General error indicating damage to the FCV board.
The motor voltage is too low (below 100 volts).
Heating problem.
Heater relay failure.
Power relay to the heater unit is faulty.
Heating element shorted to ground.
Open heating element circuit.
High limit thermostat tripped open too many times.
Thermal limiter tripped.
Heating sensor failure.
FCV overcurrent protection.
Incorrect operation of VSC engine.
Outlet thermistor is out of range / Wash NTC failure.
Outlet thermistor failure.
Outlet thermistor failure.
The outlet thermistor is out of range / Problem with the NTC heater.
Inlet thermistor failure.
Drive motor relay failure.
User interface/button stuck/communication issue.
Selector knob/UI input fault.
Incorrect selector setting signal.
Control panel board microcontroller self-test error.
Communication issue between UI and main board.
Communication error between the user interface and the main control board.
Mismatch between the user interface and the main control board.
Control and peripherals are not matched or configured.
Configuration error internal to the main control.
Program mismatch internal to the main control.
Communication error between the main control board and the motor control board.
Low voltage condition detected by the control board.
Incoming power frequency is out of range.
Incoming voltage is above 130 VAC.
Incoming voltage is below 90 VAC.
Incorrect wiring on the terminal block.
Fatal error of the main control.
Line safe relay sensing failure.
Watchdog reset.
Incoming power frequency out of limits.
Incoming line voltage above 130 VAC.
Incoming line voltage below 90 VAC.
Console control problem.
Console control problem.
Faulty main control board.
Ventilation Blockage.
Too much soap.
Maximum drying time has been reached, but clothes are still wet.
NTC temperature for the hot water valve over the limits.
Control reset.
Stuck key on the user interface.
Power supply frequency out of range.
Supply voltage is too high.
Supply voltage is too low.
A safety line alarm has been triggered, indicating a faulty main board.
Membrane switch failure.
Internal fault in the control.
Control temperature sensor open or shorted.
The drying time has exceeded the program time for that cycle.
Venting issue or fault in the moisture sensor circuit.
A water temperature problem.
Water level problem caused by incoming or drain pump is not working.
Indicates a heating fault, which could be related to the dryer thermostat, heater element, or outlet sensor.
Wrong variant - Wrong combination of switches on PCB.
Control board fault.
Service program wrongfully engaged.
Vacuum switch fault.
Water valve is open.
Power frequency/voltage issues.
Power Supply Issue.
Power Supply Issue.
Incorrect wiring.
Incorrect wiring.
Line safety circuit errors.
Line safe relay short circuit error.
Line safe relay short circuit error.
Heating Error - Dryer is getting too hot.
Main Board Failure.
Heating Error - Dryer isn't heating as it should.
Line safe sensing circuit failure (main board failure).
The unit has no sounds or alarm chimes.
A problem with power to the motor.
Fan not running.
UL test mode.
Vent open.
Electrolux
Demo Mode is active.
Demo Mode is active.
Indicates that a component is closed during diagnostic mode.
The appliance is in demonstration mode.
Manual defrost mode is active.
Manual defrost mode is active.
Ice jam in the dispenser chute.
Ice jam in the dispenser chute.
A door has been open for 5 minutes or more.
A door has been open for 5 minutes or more.
The freezer compartment is not cold enough. This is likely to occur after a long-term power failure.
Refrigerator compartment is not cold enough.
The refrigerator compartment is too cold.
Door switch error; the control board thinks the door is open.
Door lock device failure.
Showroom Mode is active. The compressor, fan, and defrost heater remain off, while the display shows the set temperature instead…
The thermistor is open or shorted.
Communication error.
Communication error.
Damper heater error.
Defrost sensor error.
Temperature sensor error.
Temperature sensor error.
Thermostat error.
Thermostat error.
Temperature error, likely a defective temperature sensor.
Temperature error, indicating a defective temperature sensor.
Temperature error, likely from a defective temperature sensor.
Power connection error.
Power connection error.
Defrost error.
Evaporator sensor malfunction or refrigerant leakage.
Fault in the temperature sensor.
Malfunction of the thermistor sensor.
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is below 0°C.
Evaporator sensor malfunction or refrigerant leakage.
Fault in the temperature sensor.
Malfunction of the thermistor sensor.
Temperature alarm. This indicates that the temperature in the fridge or freezer is too high.
High temperature alert. The temperature inside the refrigerator or freezer is too high.
High temperature alert. The temperature inside the refrigerator or freezer is too high.
Indicates that the internal temperature of the refrigerator or freezer has exceeded a preset safety threshold.
Indicates a locked state of a component during diagnostic mode.
The power supply to the appliance has dropped below 170V.
In diagnostic mode, indicates the absence of a 12V or GND signal for a fan motor when it is on.
In diagnostic mode, indicates no PWM signal is detected for a fan motor when it is off.
Temperature sensor circuit is open (not making a connection). This can apply to either the freezer or refrigerator sensor.
Power Failure. Indicates the refrigerator has lost and regained power.
Power Failure. Indicates the refrigerator has lost and regained power.
Appears after a power outage to inform the user that the refrigerator has lost and regained power.
Indicates 'reverse piloting' in diagnostic mode.
Sabbath Mode is active.
Sabbath Mode is active.
Temperature sensor is shorted. This can apply to either the freezer or refrigerator sensor.
Refrigerator temperature sensor has shorted.
Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface at power-up.
Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface at power-up.
Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface.
Communication failure between the main control board and the user interface.
Evaporator fan circuit failure.
Evaporator fan circuit failure.
A general fault indicator that often accompanies another error code or status alert, such as a high temperature or door…
Electrolux
The dishwasher door is locked.
The delayed start option has been activated. The number indicates the hours of delay remaining.
This number indicates the minutes remaining in the current wash cycle.
Indicates a drainage problem, which could be caused by a clogged filter, a blocked or kinked drain hose, or a…
Signals that a leak has been detected and the anti-flood system has been activated. This can be due to an…
Water is missing or there is a lack of water supply leading to poor pressure or a blockage.
Indicates that the AirDry function, which automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to improve drying, is…
Water inlet problem.
Draining problem.
The drain is not efficient.
Inefficient drain.
The tank has overflowed.
Tank overflow.
Boiler temperature rising too fast.
Tank level sensor is out of order.
Draining problem or boiler temperature is too high on professional models.
The tank temperature is too high.
Tank temperature sensor out of order.
Tank temperature sensor out of order.
Boiler temperature sensor out of order.
Boiler temperature sensor out of order.
Boiler does not empty during the rinse phase.
Automatic hood is out of order.
The dishwasher door is open.
The dishwasher door is open.
The door has been left open or isn't properly latched.
This indicates a heating element failure, where the water did not reach the proper temperature in the allotted time.
This indicates a heating element failure, where the water did not reach the proper temperature in the allotted time.
This indicates a heating element failure, where the water did not reach the proper temperature in the allotted time.
A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.
Tank temperature is low.
A water leak has been detected.
There is a failure with the thermistor or turbidity sensor.
A wash motor failure has occurred.
There is a failure with the upper fan or vent.
There is a failure with the upper fan or vent.
There is a failure with the upper fan or vent.
A lower fan failure has occurred.
A lower fan failure has occurred.
There is a failure with the drain valve.
There is a failure with the drain valve.
There is a failure with the drain valve.
A user interface control failure has occurred.
A user interface control failure has occurred.
There is a communication failure between the user interface control and the electronic control board.
There is a communication failure between the user interface control and the electronic control board.
An electronic control board relay failure has occurred.
There is a drain valve position error.
An electronic control board failure has occurred.
The pressure switch signal has not stabilized, indicating a potential water filling issue. This is not typically displayed to the…
Indicates a draining problem, which could be caused by a clogged drainage system or incorrect installation.
Water softener error.
A green light projected on the floor below the appliance indicates that the washing program is complete.
The dishwasher is in “Heat Delay” or “Heater On” mode, allowing the water to reach the optimal temperature.
The dishwasher is in "Heat Delay" or "Heater On" mode, allowing the water to reach the optimal temperature.
Water supply error.
The dishwasher is not draining water properly. This can be caused by a clogged drain system, a defective or blocked…
Draining issue. The dishwasher is not draining water properly.
Draining issue. The dishwasher is not draining water properly.
Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.
Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.
Anti-flood system activated. A leak has been detected in the base of the dishwasher.
Water in the dishwasher base.
Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.
Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.
Clogged filter or sump. Food soil has built up in the filter system.
No pressure sensor signal.
Pressure sensor calibration invalid.
Pressure sensor signal too high.
Low pressure sensor signal.
There is a problem with the wash motor or the circulation pump. This could be due to a short circuit…
AC wash pump motor problem.
Wash pump motor issue.
Wash pump motor issue.
Wash pump motor issue.
DCLink low voltage.
DCLink overvoltage.
Wash pump motor issue.
Wash pump motor connection fault.
Wash pump current read ADC fault.
Wash pump over temperature or overload.
Wash pump motor issue.
Drain pump motor abnormal high current detected.
Wash pump motor issue.
Wash motor error.
Drain pump motor connection fault.
Water heating problem. The dishwasher is not heating the water correctly.
Water heating problem. The dishwasher is not heating the water correctly.
Heating over temperature.
Water temperature too high or temperature sensor malfunction.
There is an open or short-circuit of the NTC thermistor (temperature sensor). The program will continue to the end without…
There is an open or short-circuit of the NTC thermistor (temperature sensor). The program will continue to the end without…
Communication error with the electronic control board (EEPROM fault).
Communication error with the electronic control board (EEPROM fault).
Indicates a fault with the main Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a communication error between electronic components. This could be…
Indicates that the spray arms are not rotating. This could be caused by improperly placed dishes obstructing the arms or…
Turbidity sensor problem.
Communication failure between the user interface and the main control board.
Communication error with the main control board.
Communication error with the main control board.
Communication error with the main control board.
Motor tacho fault.
The water level inside the appliance is too high.
Water replenishment timeout or overfilling issue.
The dishwasher has exceeded the permissible time for filling with water. The cycle may continue with a small amount of…
High water level / Diverter valve fault.
Indicates a turbidity sensor error. This is an alternative display for the iB0 code. The alarm is triggered if the…
This indicator lights up when the dishwasher's interior needs cleaning using the Machine Care program.
The appliance is in program selection mode.
The dishwasher has experienced a power failure.
A red light projected on the floor below the appliance indicates that a washing program is in progress. A flashing…
This indicates a shorted keypad.
This indicates a shorted keypad.
Indicates that the TimeSaver option, which reduces the cycle duration, is activated.
Comes on when the sensor for the automatic program is operating to detect the soil level of the dishes.