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LG Washing Machine (Wash Tower) CL error code

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CL on your LG WashTower is not an error. It means the Child Lock feature is active which locks the control panel to prevent unintended operation during a cycle. Child Lock does not turn off automatically at the end of a cycle — you must manually deactivate it. Press and hold the Control Lock button for at least 3 seconds. The button location varies by model — check your owner's manual.

Common causes

  • Child Lock was intentionally or accidentally activated

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Press and hold the button marked Control Lock for at least 3 seconds to deactivate Child Lock

  2. 2

    The CL indicator will disappear when Child Lock is turned off

  3. 3

    Check your product user manual for the specific button location on your WashTower model

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