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LG Washer Code dcL: Nozzle Cleaning Running

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Code: dcL
Appliance: Washer
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What dcL means

dcL on LG front-load washers with an alphanumeric display and ezDispense, including the washer half of a WashTower and WashCombo, is not an error. It shows that the ezDispense Nozzle Clean maintenance function is running, which takes about 16 minutes. The washer is cleaning the dispensing nozzles so detergent flows properly in later loads. Nothing is wrong, and you simply let it finish.

Common causes of dcL

The Nozzle Clean function was started
The compartments were not empty before starting
The compartments were not filled with water to the max line

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Do nothing while dcL is on the display and let it run for about 16 minutes. 2. Before using the function, empty the compartments and fill them with water to the max line. 3. Leave the door closed during the run. 4. If dcL does not end after a long time, tell us.

! Why to stop there

If dcL never ends or the washer will not start a cycle afterward, the control needs a closer look on site.
If detergent still does not dispense correctly after the cleaning, we check the dispenser path.
The repair price is written down before we begin, and the work has a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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dcLdcL questions

Is dcL an error on my LG washer?

No. dcL means the ezDispense Nozzle Clean function is running. It takes about 16 minutes and ends by itself, so you simply leave the washer alone until it finishes.

What do I need to do for dcL?

Nothing while it runs. Before you start the function, the compartments must be empty and then filled with water to the max line, otherwise the cleaning will not work as intended.

Does dcL only appear on ezDispense washers?

Yes. It belongs to models with ezDispense, including some WashTower and WashCombo units, so a washer without that feature will not show it, and the function only runs on those.

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