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LG Washer error code CL

CL

What it means

Child lock / Control Lock is on - this is not an error. The letters CL blink when the panel is locked to prevent accidental operation, especially by children.

Likely causes

Safety first: switch the appliance off and unplug it (or turn it off at the circuit breaker) before you check anything. If water is involved, close the water supply valve too. Never open panels or touch internal wiring. Anything that involves gas lines, refrigerant or sealed systems, or mains-voltage wiring is a job for a professional - not a home fix.

Safe first checks

  1. Locate the Control Lock button on the control panel
  2. Press and hold the button for three seconds - the CL letters disappear when Control Lock is disabled

When to call a pro

No repair is needed for this code - it is a lock function, not a fault.

Repair or replace?

There is nothing to repair here - this code is a notice or a reminder, not a fault. No service call is needed.

Source: LG Support

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