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Samsung Washing Machine Error Code CL: Child Lock indicator
Applies to Samsung washing machines that show CL on the display.
Not an error — Child Lock is on. On newer models this shows when Child Lock has drained water from the tub because the door was opened with an unsafe water level.
What this code means
The code confirms Child Lock is active. To clear it, turn the washer off and back on, or turn Child Lock off.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Turn the washer off and back on, or switch Child Lock off, to clear the display.
Error codes are not shared between brands. On LG washing machines, CL is the “Child lock / control lock” fault — see LG CL explained. Always read a code against your own brand's list.
Related Samsung washing machine codes
LE — Water level / leakage error4E — Not filling error5C — No drain errordE — Door errorUE — Unbalanced load error4C2 — Hot/cold error
Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from Samsung official support — “Samsung Washing Machine Information and 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.