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LG Washer CL — Child Lock Is On

LG Washer · Error code CL

What CL Means

CL is not a fault — it means Child Lock is enabled, which disables the control panel buttons to prevent changes mid-cycle.

Symptoms

  • Buttons do nothing
  • CL shown on the display

Common Causes

1
Child Lock enabled

Turned on intentionally or by accident.

How to Fix It

  1. Press and hold the two buttons labeled "Child Lock" (often Pre Wash + Rinse+Spin, or as marked) for about 3 seconds.
  2. Check your model manual for the exact button pair.
  3. CL clears and the panel responds again.

More LG Washer Codes

AE AE — Leak / auto shut-off (base pan water detected) CE CE — Overcurrent Error dE dE / dE1 / dE2 Error — Door Will Not Lock dE1 dE1 — Door not fully closed dE2 dE2 — Door closed but won't lock dHE dHE — Drying heater error (combo / WashTower)

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.