ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
LG Top Load Washer
LG Top Load Washer tCL Error Code
What it means
LG says tCL is not an error; it is a reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle.
Try this first
- Power on the washer.
- Select the Tub Clean cycle.
- Add the recommended amount of washing-machine cleaner according to its label.
- Press Start/Pause and allow the Tub Clean cycle to finish.
- If the tCL message persists after completing Tub Clean, request service.
Can I keep using it?The reminder can be dismissed by selecting another cycle, but LG recommends running Tub Clean regularly.
Repair usually required?Request service if tCL continues after the Tub Clean cycle is completed.
If the error keeps returning
Use the linked official LG Help Library article for the manufacturer procedure.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
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