LG Refrigerators

Error Code E CL

Low side cycle leakage — detected by low side refrigerant leak, bad compressor, or prolonged door opening

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: E CL

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Step 1: Confirm error via SVC App or temperature gun. Verify it is not a customer use issue (door open too long).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Check PCB voltage. If PCB is faulty, replace PCB.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Use SVC App to measure pressure equalization recovery time. More than 15 minutes indicates restriction.

  4. 4

    Step 4: If equilibrium pressure is above 20 psi, compressor is likely defective — replace compressor.

  5. 5

    Step 5: If equilibrium pressure is below 20 psi, refrigerant has leaked. Charge with nitrogen.

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    Step 6: Check low-pressure side parts (evaporator, suction pipe) with bubble solution or refrigerant leak detector. If leak found, replace leaking part plus drier AND compressor (moisture entry from low-side leak).

  7. 7

    Step 7: If no low-side leak found, check high-pressure side (condenser, drier).

  8. 8

    Step 8: If no leak located, install UV drier for next visit.

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    Step 9: Error clears automatically when freezer temperature reaches 14°F after repair.

This Error Applies To

LG LF31S6360 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LF31S6360SService manual exact match: LF31S6360BService manual exact match: LF31S6360WService manual exact match: LF31S6360D

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