LG Washer CL Code: Child Lock Is Active
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What Error Code CL Means
The CL display on your LG washer is not an error code. It means the child lock feature is activated. The washer ignores all button presses except the Power button. The door stays locked, and you cannot change cycles, start, or pause. This is a safety feature designed to prevent children from altering the cycle or opening the door during operation.
Common Causes
Child lock accidentally activated
Someone pressed and held the child lock button combination by accident. This happens frequently during cleaning or when children press buttons.
Child lock left on from previous use
The child lock setting persists across power cycles. If it was turned on for a previous load, it remains active until manually deactivated.
How to Fix It
- 1
Identify the child lock button on your model
Look at the control panel. Most LG washers label the child lock function with a small padlock icon or the text CL near a button. On many models, the child lock is activated by pressing and holding the Temp and Options buttons simultaneously. On other models, it is the Rinse and Spin buttons. Check the label above or below the buttons for the lock icon.
- 2
Deactivate child lock
Press and hold the designated button combination for 3 to 5 seconds. The CL indicator disappears from the display, and the washer resumes normal operation. You will hear a beep confirming deactivation.
- 3
Consult your model's user manual
If the button combination above does not work, look up your specific model number at lg.com/support. Download the owner's manual and search for Child Lock. LG uses different button combinations across model years.
- 4
Power cycle as a last resort
If the CL display will not clear, unplug the washer for 60 seconds. Plug it back in. On most models, the child lock persists through a power cycle, but some models reset it. If CL reappears, the button combination is required.
When to Call a Professional
The CL code almost never requires a service call. If the child lock buttons do not respond and the CL display will not clear after trying all button combinations listed in your manual, the control panel board or buttons have a fault. Call TruePro at 877-378-3111 for a $59 diagnostic. The fee is credited toward any repair, and all work includes a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. We serve LA County, Orange County, and Ventura County.
Estimated Repair Cost
| Option | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| DIY (parts only) | $0 |
| Professional repair | $130 - $250 |
Turning off child lock costs nothing. If the control panel is faulty and buttons do not respond, a new control panel or user interface board runs $60-$150 for the part, plus $100-$150 for professional installation.
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