Frigidaire dishwasher shows CL or Cd and the door is not latched
Frigidaire documents CL or Cd as a door-open or not-latched condition, so first checks stay with safe closure and obstruction checks.
Applies to
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes; US. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
What this symptom can indicate
The dishwasher may show CL or Cd and refuse to proceed until the door is closed and latched.
Checks that do not require disassembly
Confirm the display reads CL or Cd.
Check that racks or dishes are not preventing the door from closing.
Close the door completely and confirm the display clears.
Do not force the latch if the door will not close normally.
Related error codes
CL-CD-DOOR-OPEN
Signs of a safety issue
Stop if the latch will not engage normally, the door is misaligned, or the code remains after clearing obstructions.
Information to collect before calling a technician
Record model label, exact code, latch behavior, door alignment, rack position, and whether the display clears after closing.
Why this scope matters
This symptom page is attached to Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
Citations
Dishwasher Error Code CL or Cd - Door is open
Frigidaire documents CL or Cd as a door-open code where the door has not been successfully closed and latched, and says service should be contacted if the door cannot be closed.