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Kenmore 796 Top-Load Washer Code dL / E6: Lid Lock and Clutch

Medium · inspection needed

Code: dL / E6
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What dL / E6 means

On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 796, an LG-built platform, dL means the lid lock failed and E6 means the control detected a clutch error. The same dL characters appear on 110 Oasis washers built by Whirlpool, where the platform differs. Here the washer may refuse to lock the lid, or the clutch motor may not shift correctly.

Common causes of dL / E6

Debris in the lid lock assembly (dL)
Lid lock and switch wiring (dL)
Lid lock and switch assembly (dL)
Clutch motor wiring or the clutch motor (E6)
Main electronic control board (E6)

✓ One safe check you can try

1. For dL, clear lint and debris from the lid lock area and close the lid firmly. 2. For E6, note the code and avoid running more cycles. 3. Do not force the lid or lift the washer. 4. Leave the wiring and the cabinet to us.

! Why to stop there

For E6, whether the clutch motor, its wiring or the main board is responsible
For dL, whether wiring or the lock assembly itself is the issue
We trace the wiring first in both cases

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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dL / E6dL / E6 questions

What does E6 refer to?

The control detected a problem with the clutch motor, which shifts the washer between agitate and spin. We check the harness to the main board first, then the clutch motor, then the board.

Is this the same as dL on the Oasis?

The characters match but the platform is different, so we match the parts to your 796 model. The Oasis uses a Whirlpool-built design with its own lid lock wiring.

Should I keep using it?

Better not. Repeated tries may strain the clutch motor or leave the lid unlocked in a cycle, and a stopped cycle is easier to repair than one that keeps struggling.

Book a visit

Still seeing dL / E6?

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

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