U-Line Echelon 2000 Ice Maker “CL”: Self-Cleaning Cycle Running
CL on a U-Line CLR2160 or CLRCO2175 ice maker is a status message. It shows while the 1 hour self-cleaning cycle is running and goes away when the cycle ends.
What does U-Line ice machine code CL mean?
On two U-Line Echelon 2000 ice makers that use the 2010 control, CL is a message and not a warning: the CLR2160 and the CLRCO2175. It tells you the self-cleaning cycle is in progress. The program starts when you hold ON/OFF and tap LIGHT three times, and it takes 1 hour. When it ends, CL disappears and the normal display returns. If you did not start a cleaning cycle, the two buttons were probably pressed in that order by accident.
CL at a glance
- Code
- CL
- Appliance
- U-Line ice machine
- Applies to
- U-Line Echelon 2000 clear ice makers, 2010 control
- Type
- Maintenance reminder
- Can you clear it yourself?
- Usually, once the care step is done
- Most likely cause
- You started the self-cleaning cycle on purpose
What you may notice with CL
- The display shows CL where the usual readout would be.
- No new ice drops into the bin during the cycle.
- The machine seems busy but produces nothing.
- After about an hour the normal display returns.
How the ice machine detects CL
The 2010 control on the CLR2160 and the CLRCO2175 includes a self-cleaning program. Pressing LIGHT three times while ON/OFF is held starts it. From that moment the control runs the cleaning routine for a set time, 1 hour, and shows CL on the display so you know the machine is busy and not making ice.
The control is not detecting a problem here. It tracks the time on its own and watches for the end of the program. When the hour is up it stops the cleaning routine and goes back to the normal display and normal ice making. That is why interrupting the cycle is not helpful: an unplug or a power-off partway through leaves the cleaning unfinished. Only these two models have the program, so you will not see CL on other U-Line ice makers.
Why CL appears
- You started the self-cleaning cycle on purpose
- ON/OFF and LIGHT were pressed in order by accident
Can you keep using the ice machine with CL?
Yes, there is nothing unsafe about CL. Just let the cycle run for the full hour and keep the door closed. Do not unplug the machine partway, since that leaves the cleaning unfinished. You will not get new ice until the cycle ends, so plan around that. If CL is still on the display hours later, the machine needs a look at the control.
What you can safely check
- Leave the machine powered with the door shut; do not switch it off or unplug it while CL shows.
- Give it the whole hour to finish.
- Keep the door closed for the duration.
- Once CL leaves the screen, normal operation is back.
- Contact us if CL is still showing a couple of hours later.
What our technician does for CL
- Test whether the control ends the cleaning cycle when the time is up
- Check the ON/OFF and LIGHT keys for sticking
- Confirm the machine returns to ice making after the cycle
How to keep CL from coming back
- Press ON/OFF and LIGHT together only when you want the cleaning cycle to start.
- Start cleaning at a quiet time so the 1 hour pause in ice making does not matter.
- In humid Tampa Bay kitchens and lanai bars, keep the door gasket clean so cleaning results last.
Technical reference
- Code
- CL
- Appliance
- U-Line ice machine
- Control family
- U-Line Echelon 2000 clear ice makers, 2010 control
- Maker documentation
- U-Line owner manuals and support
- Checked
- November 2026
Code meanings come from the maker’s documentation and our own repair work; we do not reprint the maker’s document. Confirm the full model number before acting on a code. We are an independent repair company, not affiliated with U-Line Corporation.
U-Line models that can show CL
Models named for this code in U-Line documentation that have a page here. Check the full model number on the rating label before you act on a code.
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CL questions
How does the cleaning cycle begin?
Keep ON/OFF held down and tap LIGHT three times. CL appears and the cycle runs for 1 hour. Only the CLR2160 and the CLRCO2175 have this program, and you add nothing along the way.
Does CL point to a problem?
No. It reports that cleaning is underway. Let it run, and the usual display comes back at the end of the hour. The message clears without any action on your part.
What if CL stays on far longer than an hour?
Then the control may not be ending the program. Tell us the model, and we check the control and the buttons. You get a written price before any work begins.
Does every U-Line ice maker have a CL message?
No. CL appears only on the CLR2160 and the CLRCO2175 with the 2010 control. If another model shows something similar, give us its exact model number and what the display says.
Can I stop the cleaning cycle early?
It is better not to. The program is built to run 1 hour, and stopping it partway leaves the cleaning unfinished. Let it complete, and the display returns on its own.
Something else going on with your ice machine?
A technician finds the cause at your bar or lanai and puts the price in writing before any part comes out.