LG Washer & Dryer - How to Use the Child Lock Feature (CL Error Code)

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1. Select Your Model:

   
   Front Load Washer
   Top Load Washer
   Dryer

2. Does your washer have a single button or dual buttons child lock (control lock)?

   
   Single Button
   Two Buttons

3. If your washer has a single button child lock (control lock)

   Note

   The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your LG washer. It is recommended to refer to the owner's manual for specific instructions related to your washer model.

   1 Locate your child lock button. which is usually located on the control panel. It may be labeled differently depending on your washer model. Look for a lock icon or a button labeled “Child Lock”, “Control Lock” or “CL”.

   

   2 Begin a wash cycle. The child lock function can only be enabled with a wash cycle in progress.

   3 Press and hold the [Child Lock] button for 3 to 5 seconds.

   4 Once enabled, a “CL” message will appear on your display panel to notify you that the “Child Lock” function is on.

   

   Note

   Once enabled, the child lock feature will remain on at the end of the cycle, even when the machine is powered off. If child lock is enabled, you will not be able to start your machine until the child lock feature is turned off.

   5 To turn off child lock, make sure your machine is powered on and then hold the [Child Lock] button for 3 to 5 seconds.

4. If your washer has a dual button child lock (control lock)

   Note

   The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your LG washer. It is recommended to refer to the owner's manual for specific instructions related to your washer model.

   1 If there is no specific child lock button on your LG washer, find the two buttons on the control panel with a lock symbol.

   

   2 Begin a wash process. The child lock function can only be enabled with a wash cycle in progress.

   3 Simultaneously press and hold the two buttons for 3-5 seconds.

   4 Once enabled, a “CL” message will appear on your display panel to notify you that the “Child Lock” function is on.

   

   Note

   Once enabled, the child lock feature will remain on at the end of the cycle, even when the machine is powered off. If child lock is enabled, you will not be able to start your machine until the child lock feature is turned off.

5. Does your dryer have a child lock button?

   
   
   Yes No

6. If your dryer has a child lock button

   Note

   The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your LG washer. It is recommended to refer to the owner's manual for specific instructions related to your washer model.

   1 Locate your child lock button. which is usually located on the control panel. It may be labeled differently depending on your dryer model. Look for a lock icon or a button labeled “Child Lock”, “Control Lock” or “CL”.

   

   2 Begin a dry cycle. The child lock function can only be enabled with a dry cycle in progress.

   3 Press and hold the [Child Lock] button for 3 to 5 seconds.

   4 Once enabled, a “CL” message will appear on your display panel to notify you that the “Child Lock” function is on.

   

   Note

   Once enabled, the child lock feature will remain on at the end of the cycle, even when the machine is powered off. If child lock is enabled, you will not be able to start your machine until the child lock feature is turned off.

   5 To turn off child lock, make sure your machine is powered on and then hold the [Child Lock] button for 3 to 5 seconds.

7. If your dryer does NOT have a child lock button

   Note

   The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your LG washer. It is recommended to refer to the owner's manual for specific instructions related to your washer model.

   1 If there is no specific child lock button on your LG dryer, find the two buttons on the control panel with a lock symbol.

   

   2 Begin a dry process. The child lock function can only be enabled with a dry cycle in progress.

   3 Simultaneously press and hold the two "lock" buttons for 3-5 seconds.

   4 Once enabled, a “CL” message will appear on your display panel to notify you that the “Child Lock” function is on.

   

   Note

   Once enabled, the child lock feature will remain on at the end of the cycle, even when the machine is powered off. If child lock is enabled, you will not be able to start your machine until the child lock feature is turned off.

   5 To turn off child lock, make sure your machine is powered on and then hold the two “lock” buttons for 3 to 5 seconds.