Samsung washer error CL
What it means: Child Lock is on, so the buttons do not respond.
- Brand
- Samsung
- Appliance
- Washer
- Code
- CL
- Can you fix it?
- Often, with simple checks
What to do
Press and hold the two buttons marked with the child-lock symbol for about 3 seconds, until the light goes off.
Tools you need
No tools: just your hands and a few minutes.
Related repair guides on iFixit
- Samsung Washer SC Code (device page on iFixit)
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- Samsung Combo Washer-Dryer Maintenance (repair guide on iFixit)
- How to Check Error Codes and Use Test Mode on a Samsung Front Load Washer (repair guide on iFixit)
These open on ifixit.com.
Other Samsung washer codes
4C: The washer is not filling with water.
5C: The washer is not draining (no-drain error).
UE: The load is unbalanced.
dE: The washer has a door (or lid) error: it cannot confirm the door is…
LE: The washer has a water level or leak error.
OE: The washer has an overflow error: there is more water than it expects.
Sud: There are too many suds, so the washer paused to let them settle.
Sources
- Samsung: Washing machine information and error codes Meaning of the code
Not the official manual. Codes can mean different things on different models; check your owner’s manual too. The steps above are written by Sureno from the manufacturer’s advice.
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