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LG · Washing machine

LG CL error code

Child lock is on

The controls are locked, so every button except Power is ignored. The lock stays on after the cycle ends, and even after the washer is switched off.

Worth repairing?

Not a fault

Nothing is broken, and it costs nothing.

Can you do it yourself?

Very easy

About 10 seconds

Before you start

  • Low risk: nothing to open up.

What to check, in order

  1. Find the lock button

    Look for a small padlock symbol. Depending on the model it's on its own Child Lock button, or printed between two buttons (for example Temp and Rinse).

  2. Hold it for 3 seconds

    Press and hold that button, or both marked buttons together, for about 3 seconds until CL disappears.

When to call an engineer

Not needed.

Checked against

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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