Whirlpool washer dL: lid lock failure
dL means the washer tried to lock the lid but could not confirm the lock reached the locked position.
What dL means
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Code
- dL
- Documented meaning
- Lid lock failure
- Applies to
- 46 Whirlpool models on 4 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
What the washer is detecting
Before spinning, the control drives a lock bolt over the lid. If it cannot confirm the lock is engaged, dL flashes.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented Lid not fully closed because something is in the way.
- Documented Interference between the lock and the lid or bezel.
- Documented Detergent or lint buildup blocking the lock bolt.
- Documented The control sensing the lid switch open while locking, or unable to read the lock state.
Safe checks you can make
- Close the lid fully and make sure nothing (a towel edge, a dispenser cup, a hanging garment) is keeping it from seating on the cabinet.
- Wipe residue from the lid strike and around the lock opening with a damp cloth.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Runs the lid lock test.
- Checks the lock, strike alignment and wiring.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Top-load washer lid lock replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. The washer will stop before spin until it can lock. Do not force or bypass the lock.
Whirlpool models documented with this code
- WTW6200SW
- WTW6200VW
- WTW6300SB
- WTW6300SG
- WTW6300SW
- WTW6300WW
- WTW6310WW
- WTW6340WW
- WTW6400SW
- WTW6410WW
- WTW6500WW
- WTW6600SB
- WTW6600SG
- WTW6600SW
- WTW6700TU
- WTW6700TW
And 30 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same Whirlpool platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a washer. Most dL repairs involve a single component once diagnosed. Replacement becomes worth considering when the unit is near the end of its typical 10–13-year life and the diagnosed repair is a major one. See the repair-or-replace guide.
Need dL diagnosed in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.