How do I fix error code E CL on a LG refrigerators?

1. undefined: Check for door left open for extended period; advise customer to keep door closed. 2. undefined: Check for refrigerant leakage using a portable leakage detector at the low pressure (suction) side with compressor stopped. 3. undefined: Inspect evaporator for frost distribution; uneven or absent frost indicates refrigerant issue. 4. undefined: Check compressor operation using Test Mode 1. 5. undefined: Check for water clogging or capillary tube clogging. 6. undefined: If leak found, discharge R600a refrigerant safely outdoors, repair leak, replace dryer, use LOKRING connectors, pull vacuum for minimum 30 minutes, recharge to nameplate specification (64g ±2g). 7. undefined: If compressor is suspected bad, check compressor windings and PCB inverter output (normal >60V at CON201).

LG Refrigerators

Error Code E CL

Low Side Cycle Leakage — Detected by low side refrigerant leak, bad compressor, or long-time door open. Caused when temperature and compressor feedback signals are abnormal.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: E CL

How to Fix

1
Check for door left open for extended period; advise customer to keep door closed.
2
Check for refrigerant leakage using a portable leakage detector at the low pressure (suction) side with compressor stopped.
3
Inspect evaporator for frost distribution; uneven or absent frost indicates refrigerant issue.
4
Check compressor operation using Test Mode 1.
5
Check for water clogging or capillary tube clogging.
6
If leak found, discharge R600a refrigerant safely outdoors, repair leak, replace dryer, use LOKRING connectors, pull vacuum for minimum 30 minutes, recharge to nameplate specification (64g ±2g).
7
If compressor is suspected bad, check compressor windings and PCB inverter output (normal >60V at CON201).

This Error Applies To

LG LRSOC2306 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LRSOC2306SService manual exact match: LRSOC2306VService manual exact match: LRSOC2306BService manual exact match: LRSOC2306W

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