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Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Code dLO: Lid Will Not Lock

dLO is a lid-lock message on Whirlpool top-load HE washers, the Cabrio and WTW style such as the WTW5000DW, WTW5105HW, WTW7500GC and WTW8500DC. The guidance words it as dL, which appears on the display when the…

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Code
dLO
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What dLO means

dLO is a lid-lock message on Whirlpool top-load HE washers, the Cabrio and WTW style such as the WTW5000DW, WTW5105HW, WTW7500GC and WTW8500DC. The guidance words it as dL, which appears on the display when the lid will not lock or the lid lock fails. The washer is telling you the lid is not locking, so the cycle will not run. An item in the load may be keeping the lid from locking, or detergent build-up around the lock mechanism may be in the way.

Common causes of dLO

  • Item from the load caught under the lid
  • Detergent build-up around the lid lock mechanism
  • Lid not closing squarely
  • Lid lock circuit not responding
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid and look directly under it for clothing or other items. 2. Move the load down away from the lid opening. 3. Wipe any detergent build-up from around the lid lock mechanism. 4. Close the lid firmly. 5. Start the cycle again and watch the display for dLO.

! Why to stop there
  • A clear lid opening and a clean lock area rule out the common causes
  • If dLO returns, we test the lid lock and its circuit
  • Our written price comes first, and we say plainly when an older washer is not worth repairing
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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dLOdLO questions
Why does the washer say dLO?

The lid is not locking. A garment caught under the lid or detergent build-up around the lock mechanism are the two things the guidance asks you to check.

Is dL the same as dLO?

The guidance lists the code as dLO but describes dL on the display for a lid that will not lock. Both point to the lid lock, so the same checks apply.

Do you repair Cabrio lid locks?

Yes. We test the lock and its circuit on site, quote the repair in writing before starting, and back the finished work with a 30-day workmanship warranty on older and newer Cabrio washers alike.

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Still seeing dLO?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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