Frigidaire dishwasher CL / Cd: door is open or not latched
Frigidaire states that CL or Cd indicates the dishwasher door has not been successfully closed and latched.
What this guide covers
Error codes: CL, Cd, CD
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
Start with the observations and external checks that can be verified without opening energized assemblies. The interactive version asks these in order and changes the path based on your answers.
- Check the door closureThe code should clear when the door is fully closed and latched.
What the answers can lead to
Remove the obstruction and close the door
A blocked door can keep the latch from registering closed.
Evidence strength: Strong
Close the door firmly and restart as required by the model
Frigidaire says the code should turn off after successful closure/latching.
Evidence strength: Strong
CL / Cd remains even though the door closes normally
A latch, alignment, or control problem may need service.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
A latch, alignment, or control problem may need service.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Frigidaire Owner Center · Frigidaire Owner Center
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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