LG Washing Machine CL Error: Child Lock and How to Turn It Off

By FaultDecode · Checked against LG's official support page · Updated · How we check

Quick answer

CL is not an error. LG says it means the Child Lock is on, which locks the control panel. Press and hold the child lock button, or button pair, for about 3 seconds to turn it off.

ProblemChild Lock is on (not a fault)
Fix it yourself?Yes
If it keeps comingOnly if the lock buttons do not respond

Common causes

  • Child Lock was turned on, so all buttons except Power stop working
  • Child Lock stays on after the cycle ends; LG says it is not turned off automatically

Fix it step by step

  1. Switch the machine on.
  2. Find the child lock button. On LG front load machines it depends on the model: a lock symbol between Temp and Rinse (press both), a button marked Child Lock (often Spin), or Steam on steam models.
  3. Press and hold it for 3 seconds. LG India says 3 to 5 seconds.
  4. If your panel is different, check the user manual. LG says the exact method varies by model.

Still showing CL?

  • LG says that if the lock buttons do not respond, it could indicate a malfunction. Contact LG customer support.

हिंदी में

CL कोई खराबी नहीं है। इसका मतलब है चाइल्ड लॉक चालू है, जिससे पैनल के बटन काम नहीं करते।

  1. मशीन चालू करें।
  2. ताले (lock) के निशान वाला बटन ढूंढें। कई मॉडल में दो बटन एक साथ दबाने होते हैं।
  3. बटन 3 से 5 सेकंड तक दबाकर रखें।

Questions people ask

Is CL an error on an LG washing machine?

No. LG says CL is not an error code. It shows that Child Lock is active.

Why can I not press any button?

With Child Lock on, LG says all buttons except Power stop working. Turn Child Lock off first.

Does Child Lock turn off by itself after the wash?

No. LG says it is not disabled automatically when the cycle finishes.

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