ERROR CODE EXPLAINED

LG Top Load Washer

LG Top Load Washer CL Error Code

What it means

LG says CL indicates that Control Lock / Child Lock is enabled, not an appliance failure.

Try this first

  1. Locate the Control Lock button or control specified for your model.
  2. Press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds.
  3. Confirm that CL disappears from the display.
Can I keep using it?Normal washer controls can be used again after Control Lock is disabled.
Repair usually required?CL by itself is a control-lock indication, not a washer hardware failure.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official LG Help Library article for the manufacturer procedure.

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LG Top Load Washer CL: Quick Answer

What it means: LG says CL indicates that Control Lock / Child Lock is enabled, not an appliance failure.

First thing to check

Locate the Control Lock button or control specified for your model.

Can I keep using it?

Normal washer controls can be used again after Control Lock is disabled.

Repair outlook

CL by itself is a control-lock indication, not a washer hardware failure.

If the code remains

Use the linked official LG Help Library article for the manufacturer procedure.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: lg.com

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