LG · Washing machine
CL
Normal status or functionfunction message
LG CL means the washer Child Lock or Control Lock function is active.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · LG front-load washers covered by the US Help Library index covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Press and hold the applicable Child Lock control for three seconds.
- Press and hold the applicable Child Lock control for three seconds.
Stop and get service when
The source does not call for service for CL by itself.
Do not do
Do not present CL as an error.
CL is a control function, not a fault diagnosis.
If the message returns
Use the exact model manual if the control uses a button combination.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- front-load washers covered by the US Help Library index
- Official source last checked
- July 25, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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