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What does CL mean on my washer

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It is an indicator that the child lock feature is set active. When the child lock feature is active, the control panel will be disabled and settings cannot be adjusted. To fix this: Press and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds.

How do I clear the CL on my LG washing machine?

TO TURN OFF CL CODE ON NEWER LG FRONT LOAD WASHERS: To TURN OFF CHILD LOCK on your LG washer, press and hold the CHILD LOCK button for 3 to 5 seconds. The washer should now have CHILD LOCK mode DISABLED and all buttons will function properly.

How dO I turn off child lock?

To turn off the child lock, simply turn the key in the other direction. Your vehicle may have electric, remote child-proof locks. If so, you can lock rear doors and windows at the press of a button inside the car. There should be a small symbol of a window with an X in it as well as a small child symbol.

How do I reset the CL on my LG dryer?

For most models, press and hold the key labeled CHILD LOCK (secondary function) for 3 seconds to disable the Child Lock feature. Keep pressing & holding down button until CL indication disappears or LOCK icon turns off on the display panel. Unplugging the dryer & plugging it back in will not reset the LOCK function.

Why is my LG washer saying CL?

CL Error Code It is an indicator that the child lock feature is set active. When the child lock feature is active, the control panel will be disabled and settings cannot be adjusted. To fix this: Press and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds.

How do I get the child lock off my Haier washing machine?

Question: How to cancel the child lock function? Answer: After the child lock was activated, press the “Delay” and “Start/Pause” buttons together for 3 seconds to cancel it.

How do I turn off the child lock on my Whirlpool washing machine?

Press the button for that dedicated key to activate and deactivate the Control Lock. To turn off Control Lock, press and hold the Options key that says “Control Lock Hold 3 Sec” under it for 3 seconds.

How do I turn off child lock on Samsung washer?

  1. 1 Close the washing machine door.
  2. 2 Tap the additional functions button.
  3. 3 Turn the navigation dial to select Child Lock.
  4. 4 Tap the select button.
  5. 5 Tap the select button to select On or Off.
  6. 6 The Child Lock icon will turn on when the function is on.

How do I turn off the CL code on my LG dishwasher?

On some models while the cycle is running press and hold DUAL ZONE for three seconds to activate or deactivate control lock. NOTE: How to activate or deactivate child lock or control lock may vary depending on your model.

How do I get the child lock off my Samsung washer?

When active, the “Child Lock ” indicator will light up (padlock symbol) on the front panel. To activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, hold down both the “Temp” and “Spin” buttons for 3 seconds, see the diagram below.

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Where is the child lock button on my LG washer?

Some LG washers have a little face above the lock key that is in between the WASH and RINSE buttons. If you have this on your LG washer control panel, simply press and hold the WASH and RINSE buttons for 3 to 5 seconds. The washer should now DISABLE CHILD LOCK mode and all buttons will function properly.

How do I reset my washing machine?

To reset your washing machine, unplug it from the power outlet. Then, plug the washer cord back into the wall. Finally, open and close the washing machine door six times to send the reset signal to the system components.

How do you manually unlock a front load washer?

  1. Turn off and unplug the washer/dryer.
  2. Close the water faucet.
  3. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating – never open the door while the drum is in motion.
  4. Wait until water and laundry have cooled down when washing with high temperatures.

Why is my Whirlpool washer locked?

The most common cause of a Whirlpool washer door being locked and not being able to open is a faulty lid switch (including the striker). The door switch locks and unlocks your door depending on which stage your wash cycle is at. When it becomes defective, your washer door may not unlock when it’s supposed to.

How do I clear the LOC on my Whirlpool washer?

If you do not see the 3-2-1 countdown and are unable to de-activate Control Lock, try pressing the POWER button first, then touch and hold 3 seconds to de-activate control lock. If this does not work, try unplugging the machine or turning off the breaker for 1 minute, then power the machine back on and try again.

Where is the lint filter on an LG washing machine?

Along the top rim of the washer drum: Slide your fingers around the top of the washing basin, and you may run into a screen, which you can pull out to remove lint.