LG Refrigerators

Error Code CL E

Low-Side Cycle Leakage / Sealed System Problem

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Use LG SVC App Step 1 or temperature gun to diagnose compressor vs. sealed system issue.

  2. 2

    2. Check voltage at PCB to rule out PCB problem.

  3. 3

    3. Check low/high side pressures and equalization return time.

  4. 4

    4. If equalization time exceeds 15 minutes, sealed system is blocked.

  5. 5

    5. If equalization pressure is below 40 psi, likely a refrigerant leak.

  6. 6

    6. Charge with N2 or R134a to locate leak.

  7. 7

    7. Check low-pressure side parts (evaporator, suction pipe) for leaks first.

  8. 8

    8. If no low-side leak found, check high-pressure side parts (condenser, drier).

  9. 9

    9. Replace leaking parts along with drier.

  10. 10

    10. If compressor is faulty, replace compressor and drier.

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    11. Error clears automatically when freezer reaches 14°F.

  12. 12

    12. If system is normal but error persists, press F key + R key 3 times with door open to force-clear.

This Error Applies To

LG LHFS28XBS Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LHFS28XBS/02

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