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LG Washing Machine Error Code tCL: Tub clean reminder

Applies to LG washing machines that show tCL on the display.

Quick answer

Not an error — a reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle.

What this code means

tCL appears after a set number of washes to prompt a tub clean. It clears once the cleaning cycle has run.

The manufacturer's checks, in order

Select the Tub Clean cycle and run it empty, following your manual's guidance.

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Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from LG official support — “[LG Top Load Washer] Error Code List”, “[LG WashTower] Error Code Resolution Guide” and “How to Troubleshoot Common LG Washing Machine Error Codes” (source), read on 2026-11-06. No forum content, no invented repair steps, and nothing involving gas, refrigerant or mains wiring. Where the manufacturer says to request service, this page stops too.